ZTE launches Axon Pro with 13MP dual cam

ZTE has launched its new high-end device, the Axon Pro, which appears to be�specifically designed with the US market in mind. In the camera department the new model comes with a dual-camera setup, similar to the one we’ve seen in the HTC One (M8). However, at 13MP the ZTE’s main camera comes with a considerably higher pixel count than the 4MP HTC. As�on the latter the 2MP secondary camera is used to capture depth information that will be used by software to simulate shallow depth-of-field and other effects. It’ll be interesting to see if the dual-cam image results will be any better than the HTC’s fairly disappointing output.

The camera is accompanied by a dual-LED flash and is capable of recording 4K video. At the front there is an 8MP unit which offers a smile-shutter function. Images and video can be saved on 32GB of internal memory which unfortunately is not expandable. A 5.5-inch Quad-HD screen should make for sharp image viewing and composing.

Android purists will like the Lollipop 5.1 version which is pretty close to stock Android. It is powered by a�Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 SoC with 2GHz octa-core CPU and 4GB of RAM. Juice is provided by a 3000 mAh battery.�

All of the Axon Pro’s impressive technology is wrapped up in a metallic body that is available in Gold, Silver, and Blue. You can pre-order the unlocked device now from the ZTE website for $449.98 which includes a TPU case and a pair of�JBL earbuds. Pre-order will also be available through a number of other retailers soon.

Key Specifications:

• Dual cam with 13MP BSI CMOS sensor and 2MP secondary sensor
• 8MP front camera
• 4K video
• Dual-LED flash
• 5.5-inch CGS Quad-HD display (534 ppi)
• Octa-Core 2.0GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 810
• 4GB RAM
• 32Gb storage
• Android 5.1
• 3000 mAh battery

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