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ZTE Axon 10S Pro 5G (12GB + 256GB) review: 196 specs compared

Avg. price:~£620RAM capacity:12 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.47 inchesMain camera megapixels:48 MP & 20 MP & 8 MP

ZTE Axon 10S Pro 5G (12GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 196 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

6.8

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 55% of smartphones
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

7.2

Price

â–¼Worse than 84%
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

25%

6.8

Performance

18%

7.1

Camera

15%

6.0

Display

15%

6.3

Battery

10%

7.2

Software

10%

7.6

Connectivity

4%

7.3

Audio

3%

7.3

Design

â–²Better than 57%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.5.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £620
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Technical Specifications of smartphone ZTE Axon 10S Pro 5G (12GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components:

25%

6.8

Performance

18%

7.1

Camera

15%

6.0

Display

15%

6.3

Battery

10%

7.2

Software

10%

7.6

Connectivity

4%

7.3

Audio

3%

7.3

Design

6.8
Reviews score
7.5
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components:

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

7.2

Price

6.9
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor which is faster than processors in 70.4% of smartphones and equal to processors in 1.8% of smartphones.
Storage type
UFS 3.1
RAM capacity
12 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 12 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 59.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 24.3% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.84 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.84 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 68.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.6% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone runs Android, which is more mainstream than the system in 4.8% of smartphones and the same as in 95.2% of smartphones.
Android 10
Android version
Android 10
This smartphone runs Android version Android 10 which is older than that found in 88.8% of smartphones and equal to that in 5.1% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not support direct OS updates. 20.1% of smartphones offer this.
Promised software updates
?
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone runs an open-source operating system. 5.2% of smartphones offer this.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
48 MP & 20 MP & 8 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 48 MP & 20 MP & 8 MP which is lower than that of 75.8% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.7 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.7 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 which is wider than that of 83.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.1% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
30.7 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 30.7 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 63.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.4% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.8 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.8 µm which is larger than in 35.5% of smartphones and equal to the size in 21.9% of smartphones.
1.6 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.7% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.2% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
eSIM support
no
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
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Screen size
6.47 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.47 inches which is smaller than the screens of 84.1% of smartphones and equal to those of 0.3% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2340 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2340 px which is lower than that of 68.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.1% of smartphones.
Pixel density
398 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 398 ppi which is higher than that of 55% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.1% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is lower than in 84.3% of smartphones and equal to that in 15.7% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
4,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 4,000 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 90.2% of smartphones and equal to those in 2.6% of smartphones.
Charging speed
18 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 18 W which is slower than in 76% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 11.7% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
yes
This smartphone supports wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
This smartphone does not have a headphone jack. 45.1% of smartphones offer this.
Number of microphones
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.3% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.9% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
This smartphone does not have an FM radio. 34.3% of smartphones offer this.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless Bluetooth audio. 12.5% of smartphones offer this.
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Height
159.2 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 159.2 mm which is shorter than 82.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.5% of smartphones.
Width
73.4 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 73.4 mm which is narrower than 87.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.5% of smartphones.
Thickness
7.9 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 7.9 mm which is thinner than 72.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 5% of smartphones.
Weight
175 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 175 g which is lighter than 89.9% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.8% of smartphones.
Device volume
92 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 92 cm³ which is smaller than 84.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.9% of smartphones.
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ZTE Axon 10S Pro 5G (12GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 3 x higher optical zoom
    This smartphone offers stronger optical zoom than the average smartphone (3 x vs 0 x). The average smartphone's optical zoom is 0 x.
    3 x vs 0 x
  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartphone supports wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 25.2% of smartphones are wireless charging compatible.
  • 4 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • 18.3% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.84 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 4 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • 18.3% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.84 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 16.7% lower TDP
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (5 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    5 W vs 6 W
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (1x2.84 GHz & 3x2.42 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    1x2.84 GHz & 3x2.42 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 2 more memory channels
    This smartphone has more memory channels than the average smartphone (4 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 memory channels.
    4 vs 2
  • 18.6% higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (1,117 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    1,117 vs 942
  • 60.1% higher memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (41 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    40.98 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • 29.3% higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (3,274 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in multi-core.
    3,274 vs 2,533
  • Better processor
    This smartphone features a better processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 3 x higher optical zoom
    This smartphone offers stronger optical zoom than the average smartphone (3 x vs 0 x). The average smartphone's optical zoom is 0 x.
    3 x vs 0 x
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Has a multi-lens front camera
    This smartphone features a multi-lens front camera, the average smartphone does not. 18% of smartphones have multiple front lenses.
  • Supports 360° panorama
    This smartphone can capture 360° panoramas, the average smartphone cannot. 25.2% of smartphones support 360° panoramas.
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.7 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.7 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (20 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    20 MP vs 16 MP
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This smartphone has more advanced Wi-Fi than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • 1 more external displays supported
    This smartphone supports more external displays than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone supports 1 external displays.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Has a curved display
    This smartphone features a curved display, the average smartphone does not. 24.5% of smartphones have curved screens.
  • 0.8% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (398 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    398 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartphone supports wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 25.2% of smartphones are wireless charging compatible.
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • Supports aptX
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 99.9% smaller volume
    This smartphone has a smaller device volume than the average smartphone (92 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97,800 cm³.
    92 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³
  • 10.8% lighter
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (175 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    175 g vs 196.2 g
  • 2.6 mm narrower
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (73.4 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    73.4 mm vs 76 mm
  • 4.4 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (159.2 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    159.2 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 0.4 mm thinner
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.9 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.9 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 38.2% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (587 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    587 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • Lacks multithreading support
    This smartphone does not support multithreading, the average smartphone does. 80.5% of smartphones support multithreading.
  • 20% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5,000 mAh.
    4,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • 34.8% lower screen brightness
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (430 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    430 nits vs 660 nits
  • Worse display glass type
    This smartphone uses a worse display glass type than the average smartphone (Corning Gorilla Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). 0.00% of smartphones use the better glass type.
    Corning Gorilla Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 10 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 10 vs Android 14
  • 2.38x more expensive
    ZTE Axon 10S Pro 5G (12GB + 256GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£620 vs £260).
    £620 vs £260
  • 5.7% worse value for money
    ZTE Axon 10S Pro 5G (12GB + 256GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.94 vs 7.3).
    6.94 vs 7.34
  • 38.2% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (587 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    587 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • Lacks multithreading support
    This smartphone does not support multithreading, the average smartphone does. 80.5% of smartphones support multithreading.
  • 16.7% larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (7 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    7 nm vs 6 nm
  • 4 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2020 vs 2024). 4.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    February 2020
    2020 vs 2024
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 10 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 10 vs Android 14
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • No scrolling screenshot support
    This smartphone does not support scrolling screenshots, the average smartphone does. 81.1% of smartphones allow scrolling screenshots.
  • Does not allow play while downloading
    This smartphone cannot play games while downloading, the average smartphone can. 77.3% of smartphones support play-while-downloading.
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (48 MP & 20 MP & 8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    48 MP & 20 MP & 8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 4.1% smaller main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (30.7 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    30.7 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5 vs 5.2
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 0.2 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.5 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.47 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 34.8% lower screen brightness
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (430 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    430 nits vs 660 nits
  • Worse display glass type
    This smartphone uses a worse display glass type than the average smartphone (Corning Gorilla Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). 0.00% of smartphones use the better glass type.
    Corning Gorilla Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Lower screen resolution
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2340 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2340 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 20% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5,000 mAh.
    4,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 45.5% slower charging speed
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (18 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    18 W vs 33 W

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What customers like about ZTE Axon 10S Pro 5G (12GB + 256GB)

  • Excellent, speedy performance due to the Snapdragon 865 processor
  • Good value for an affordable flagship phone
  • Crisp, clear, and bright AMOLED display with vivid color reproduction
  • A near-stock Android experience (MiFavor OS) that is fluid and intuitive
  • Good camera quality, including a versatile triple-lens setup with optical zoom capabilities and good low-light performance
  • Premium look and feel with a stylish, curved design
  • Long-lasting battery life (4000 mAh)
  • Includes features like wireless charging and expandable storage, which are often missing in competing phones
  • Support for 5G and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity
  • Stereo speakers provide good audio quality

What customers don't like about ZTE Axon 10S Pro 5G (12GB + 256GB)

  • Curved edges can lead to accidental palm touches and usability issues
  • External speakers can be tinny and shallow, with weak audio output
  • The in-display fingerprint sensor can be fussy and finicky
  • Camera performance, while generally good, can be a bit so-so in some conditions, particularly low light for the Axon 10 Pro version
  • Compromises made to keep the price down, such as using USB 2.0 instead of a newer standard
  • The glossy back of the phone is a fingerprint magnet
  • The vibration motor is described as weak
  • The phone heats up a bit under heavy use, but is manageable

Verdict

The ZTE Axon 10S Pro 5G with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage is a 2020 flagship smartphone featuring the powerful Snapdragon 865 chipset and a vibrant 6.47-inch AMOLED display. Key strengths include its high-end performance, excellent build quality with a glass-and-aluminum design, and advanced wireless connectivity with both 5G and Wi-Fi 6. It also boasts a versatile triple-camera system (48MP main, 20MP ultrawide, and 8MP telephoto), a fast in-display fingerprint sensor, and a 4,000mAh battery with wireless charging. However, some cons include camera performance that falls short in low-light conditions compared to top competitors and the notable absence of a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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