A display assembly of an electronic device and the electronic device are provided. The electronic device further includes a display assembly and a camera module. The display assembly includes a cover plate, a display panel, and a backlight module that are sequentially stacked together. A display region of the display panel defines a first mounting through hole. The backlight module defines a second mounting through hole aligned with the first mounting through hole. The second mounting through hole is configured to position the camera module. The first mounting through hole is a channel through which external light passing through the cover plate enters the camera module.