Hey iPhone, No Notches! | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Unboxing

Unboxing the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 5G, a smartphone which impressively hides the selfie camera underneath the display - and does it right this time! This hands-on review tests the camera tech andgaming grunt with Genshin Impact, while exploring the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra's features and specs. Is this one of the best flagship phones of 2022?

Well, while we're impressed by the screen and how hidden that front facing shooter is - sadly this handset isn't great for taking selfies. In strong light it's fine but move indoors and things get grainy fast. Still, the Axon 40 Ultra can shoot great looking photos and video with the rear triple 54MP camera setup. You can even capture 8K movies with all three lenses (when the telephoto bug is sorted at least).

Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, this ZTE smartphone can blaze through Genshin Impact and other top Android titles. It does heat up over time however, so don't go too crazy. Battery life is also great, with 65W charging via Type C. Sadly there's no wireless charging support, so you'll need to stick to cables.

So that's the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, a premium phone that still has a few early bugs that need ironing out. As usual there's no headphone jack or microSD support, but otherwise I'd happily use this as my full-time blower.

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Unboxing Chapters:
0:00 - Skip this bit
0:40 - What's in the box?
1:17 - Design
3:28 - Features
6:03 - Display & audio
8:09 - Performance & gaming
10:03 - Battery
10:56 - Camera test
15:16 - Byyyeeeeee

[TechSpurt]

Thanks for watching this Axon 40 Ultra tour. Be great to hear what you reckon, is that screen tech good enough to warrant a purchase?

[FolkGarlicCh]

I can't notice the hidden cam this may be the best so far in hidden front cams

[Thor]

I just honestly love watching this man talk about phones 😂😂, something just seems so natural the way he describes them

[berdansargol]

I actually prefer the selfie camera hidden in screen. I watch videos more than I use selfie camera, so that's good for me

[UnknownUser-wosj]

As soon as I had seen the headphones included with the 3.5mm I was ready to buy! But then... My heart broke.

[MarkoVuckovic]

Maybe the best under display camera so far, and that screen also looks amazing. I just don't get why they included 3.5mm wired earphones when the phone doesn't have 3.5mm jack.

[PaddyWV]

I was wondering when ZTE would make a proper return. Remember the huge number of phones available once? Every price bracket you wanted!

[johnmeme]

has IR blaster, doesnt have headphone jack, but comes with a wired earphone, man ZTE has their priorities straight

[bigfatbub]

I love those anime wallpapers, but itd be a tad bit more convenient if you choose a bright minimal one so we'd have a better idea of the whole display and how big and bright it is! Love the videos btw keep em comin!

[deathdoor]

The combination of focal lenghts ZTE is using is the best. Wish more phones would change the very wide 23mm focal lenght on the main camera for a more narrow 28-35mm.

[Mubashir_AK]

Sony has the right idea in my opinoin about notches and holes. Keep the bezels small, and I don't think people will mind. There isn't a whole lot you can achieve with edge to edge displays (especially outside of the gaming experience). Videos get cropped too much anyway if you stretch them.

[TurfShifter]

That is a great looking phone. Makes an iPhone look like a toilet brush.

[bronzremix]

I have come to truly deeply appreciate your reviews. Everyone needs mobile devices and when we are stuck with the big brands with no knowledge of the other players we feel stuck between Sam and Apple. Thanks to your I have learned a lot of better options, with long term savings by finding and purchasing a device outright before hand.

Keep them coming and know you are making a happy difference!

[ColdIce]

Phone looks Fantastic!!!!
My main concerns are the following:

1. Software Updates!! - ZTE has a really bad history if keeping their smart phones updated. How many updates are guaranteeing?? 2 years of software updates??? and how many years of Security Patches??

I have purchased many Axon phones all the way from the original Axon

[amonrei]

I was expecting S22 series to not have any holes like this phone. This looks so good. It's how S22U should've looked in front.

[jaspersparks]

i prefer the pop-up camera design, you can actually say "no, i do not want to give you selfie cam access, and I'll know if you dare to attempt."

[wavydane]

the cheeky banter truly makes me giggle, the funniest tech chap

[jetman]

Great looking phone but like any other Android phone, if it isn't Google or Samsung, the OS support is trash.

[DelorianTracking]

Thanks. Keep the good work up. Not following many tech channels but you made the cut. Love you too.

[tughraltariq]

I guess selfie quality can be worked around. A “vlog mirror” on the back can cater to the issue. Other than that this is a perfect phone. All screen and all…. WORTH IT!!