Great screen ; Capable, versatile cameras ; Fast charging

No long-term software support ; Software lacks some polish ; Camera processing isn’t up there with the best

High-quality build, minimal bezels, standout rear design.

144Hz refresh rate really only available for the base UI, display colors are off by default, peak brightness is lower than on competitors.

All things considered, though, we can give the ZTE Axon 30 Ultra 5G a recommendation. It'll be a particularly good fit for those looking to take nice pictures without springing the cash for the true no-holds-barred flagships that can run you twice the...

Great specs Good telephoto camera Fantastic display and speakers

Unrefined software Uncomfortable when gripped one-handed Lacks under-display camera

The ZTE Axon 30 Ultra 5G is a high-specced phone with a great display, a good array of cameras, fantastic zoom photography capability, and a blindingly fast battery charging rate. The software still needs some refining, but the phone is a great choice...

Excellent performance ; Big, fast refresh rate screen ; Great camera hardware

Image processing is a mixed bag ; No IP rating ; Doesn’t work on Verizon

The Axon 30 Ultra is a premium Android phone with high-end features that costs less than the competition. It offers a big 6.7-inch screen with a fast 144Hz refresh rate, a Snapdragon 888 chipset, and four rear cameras including a 5x optical zoom lens.

A well-priced and powerful flagship - with Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 on board ; Lovely screen - it can even handle 144Hz refresh if you want ; Generally decent rear cameras

Software causes some notification issues ; Wi-Fi not always stable ; No under-display selfie camera ; Battery is stretched ; Cameras aren't subtle in delivery and zoom lens is relatively poor

There might be no under-display selfie camera, but for the asking price you'll soon forget about that. This ZTE is powerful and has a one super smooth 144Hz screen. However, some software notification issues irritate, and while the cameras have...

Incredible camera performance ; Stunning screen ; Svelte design ; Great value for money

No wireless charging ; No microSD slot ; MyOS 11 could look more appealing

The ZTE Axon 30 Ultra provides a premium flagship experience at a much cheaper price than most of the competition. It may miss out on a couple of specs, but those are sacrifices we imagine many will be willing to make.

Nice display ; Great performance ; Good connectivity ; Blazing fast charging ; Good build quality

Average camera performance ; No wireless charging ; Slippery design

Classy hardware

ZTE’s first true flagship phone in years is an excellent effort. The Axon 30 Ultra is a finely crafted piece of hardware that covers most of the basics in terms of features and performance.