Overall Score
60.9Category Breakdown
Overall(#2425)60.9
Performance(#2607)64.8
Camera(#2781)44.3
Display(#1998)79.5
Battery(#3523)51.0
Build(#11234)68.8
Comparisons Featuring ZTE Axon 40 SE
Short Review
- The ZTE Axon 40 SE features a sleek design with dimensions of 163.5 x 75.8 x 7.6 mm and a weight of 182 grams, available in blue and black.
- It sports a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, providing a sharp visual experience, though it lacks HDR support and has a standard 60Hz refresh rate.
- Performance is driven by the Unisoc UMS512T T618 chipset, featuring an octa-core CPU and 4GB of RAM, which handles everyday tasks adequately.
- The camera system includes a 50 MP wide lens, a 5 MP macro lens, and a 2 MP depth sensor, capable of recording video at 1080p, while the 8 MP front camera serves for selfies.
- The battery capacity is 4500 mAh, supporting 22.5W charging, but lacks wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 12 with MyOS 12, the software experience is user-friendly, although it does not include stereo speakers.
- Connectivity options include WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
- The inclusion of a headphone jack is a notable feature for audio enthusiasts.
- Overall, the ZTE Axon 40 SE offers a balanced combination of design, performance, and camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2022, October 20
Announced2022, October 20
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.67"
TypeAMOLED
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetUnisoc UMS512T T618 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G52 MP2
Memory128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera50 MP
Main Camera Details50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 4500 mAh
Charging Details22.5W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions163.5 x 75.8 x 7.6 mm (6.44 x 2.98 x 0.30 in)
Weight182 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlue, Black
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiYes
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 12, MyOS 12
OS VersionAndroid 12, MyOS 12
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes