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ZTE Axon 20 5G
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ZTE Axon 20 5G

Released: 2020, September 01Price: About 720 EURStatus: Available. Released 2020, September 10

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 10, MiFavor 10.5
CPUOcta-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
GPUAdreno 620
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG
Quad64 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Size6.92 inches, 107.0 cm, 2, (~79.8% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeOLED, 1B colors, 90Hz
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandZTE
BuildGlass front, glass back or eco leather back, plastic frame
ModelZTE Axon 20 5G
PriceAbout 720 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack, Gold, Blue, Purple, Sunrise Yellow
ModelsA2121, A2121E, A2121G
Single32 MP, f/2.0, (wide), under display
StatusAvailable. Released 2020, September 10
Weight198 g (6.98 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
Display406 nits max brightness (measured)
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40, 41 - Europe
5G bands78 SA/NSA - Europe
Charging30W wired, QC4, 60% in 30 min
FeaturesHDR
Internal128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Released2020, September 01
Announced2020, September 01
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions172.1 x 77.9 x 8 mm (6.78 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)
Resolution1080 x 2460 pixels (~400 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Loudspeaker-27.3 LUFS (Good)
PerformanceAnTuTu: 320399 (v8), GeekBench: 1957 (v5.1), GFXBench: 18fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Battery (old)Endurance rating 82h

ZTE Axon 20 5G Overview

About ZTE Axon 20 5G ZTE Axon 20 5G is another flagship from ZTE's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2020. ZTE Axon 20 5G has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM with Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

ZTE Axon 20 5G can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the ZTE Axon 20 5G?

The ZTE Axon 20 5G supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does ZTE Axon 20 5G support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many ZTE devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting ZTE Axon 20 5G void warranty?

Yes, rooting the ZTE Axon 20 5G will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does ZTE Axon 20 5G run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your ZTE Axon 20 5G.