| Hardware and OS | ZTE Axon 40 SE | |
| Operating system | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Processor | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | |
| Chipset | Unisoc UMS512T T618 (12 nm) | |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MP2 | |
| Internal memory | 128GB 4GB RAM | |
| External memory | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | |
| Display | ZTE Axon 40 SE | other phones |
| Type | AMOLED | |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2(~86.7% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio | |
| Connectivity | ZTE Axon 40 SE | other phones |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 | |
| 4G Network | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 28, 66 | |
| WLAN | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE | |
| Main Camera | ZTE Axon 40 SE | other phones |
| Camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF
5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Selfie camera | ZTE Axon 40 SE | other phones |
| Camera | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Multimedia | ZTE Axon 40 SE | other phones |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | |
| Battery | ZTE Axon 40 SE | other phones |
| Type | Li-Ion 4500 mAh, non-removable | |
| Charging | 22.5W wired | |
| Design | ZTE Axon 40 SE | other phones |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | |
| Weight | 182 g (6.42 oz) | |
| Dimensions | 163.5 x 75.8 x 7.6 mm (6.44 x 2.98 x 0.30 in) | |
| Colors | Blue, Black | |
| Features | ZTE Axon 40 SE | other phones |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | |
