ZTE Axon 50 launched with Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 SoC

After making headlines in the government-use smartphone segment with last year’s Axon 60 Ultra, ZTE is now shifting focus back to mainstream consumers with the newly launched Axon 50. Positioned as a flagship-tier smartphone, this device brings together high-end performance and appealing features without breaking the bank. Let’s dive into the specs, features, and expected price of the ZTE Axon 50 in Nepal.

ZTE Axon 50 Overview

Design and Display

In terms of design, the ZTE Axon 50 has a premium vibe with its curved body. It is just 7.9mm thin and weighs 178 grams, offering a sleek profile and comfortable hold. The edges curve at a 72.5-degree angle, lending a premium aesthetic. Meanwhile, the back panel features a matte texture with minimalist branding and a triple-camera layout.

Upfront, you get a curved 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a full HD+ (2400×1080) resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. It supports 10-bit color depth, full DCI-P3 coverage, and hits up to 1000 nits peak brightness. Furthermore, the screen also comes with TÜV Rheinland low blue light certification for eye safety.

Performance

Rocking the thing from the core is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, a thing from the past, but still fairly powerful. It’s the same 4nm chip powering the Nothing Phone (2). You get 1x Cortex X2 prime core at 3.19GHz, 3x Cortex-A710 performance core at 2.75GHz, and 4x Cortex-A510 efficiency cores at 2.0GHz. Handling the graphics core here is the Adreno 730 GPU. All this is coupled with 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

Camera

In terms of optics, the ZTE Axon 50 boasts a triple camera setup. It is headlined by a 50MP main sensor with a wide f/1.8 aperture. The other two units are a 50MP ultra-wide unit and a 50MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom. Upfront, there is a 16MP shooter for selfies and video calls. Furthermore, the Axon 50 features Lightning Capture 3.0, which reduces shutter lag by 30% and improves capture success rate by 20%, making it easier to snap quick, clear shots.

• Also Read:
  • ZTE Nubia V70 Max Launched in Nepal with 6000mAh Battery
  • ZTE Mobile makes a comeback in Nepal, Find Price and Specs
  • ZTE Blade A35e launched in Nepal at an affordable price with decent features

Battery, Connectivity, and Others

Powering the Axon 50 is a 5,000mAh battery that supports 80W wired fast charging. Connectivity is another strong suit here. The phone supports dual-frequency L1+L5 GNSS positioning, enabled by China’s BeiDou third-gen system, which provides sub-meter location accuracy. There are also 13 antennas built into the frame to maintain signal strength. Other features include WiFi 6, Bluetooth, NFC, IR blaster and a USB Type-C port.

ZTE Axon 50 Specifications

• Dimensions: 161.9 x 72.8 x 7.9 mm
• Weight: 178 grams
• Display: 6.67-inch AMOLED, 2400 x 1080 pixels, 144Hz refresh rate
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4nm)
• CPU: Octa-core (1x Cortex-X2 @ 3.2GHz, 3x Cortex-A710 @ 2.75GHz, 4x Cortex-A510 @ 2.0GHz)
• GPU: Adreno 730
• RAM: 12GB LPDDR5X
• Storage: 512GB UFS 3.1
• Rear Camera: Triple Camera (50MP Primary + 50MP Ultrawide + 50MP 3X Telephoto)
• Front Camera: 16MP Camera
• Battery: 4600mAh with 65W fast charging
• Operating System: Android 13 with MyOS 13 skin
• Colour Options: Black

ZTE Axon 50 Price in Nepal and Availability

In China, the pricing of the ZTE Axon 50 is CNY 1,799 for the sole 12/512GB version. If it ever lands here, we expect the ZTE Axon 50 price in Nepal to be NPR 44,999.