| Hardware and OS | ZTE Axon 9 | |
| Operating system | Android 8.0 Oreo | |
| Processor | Octa-core Kryo 385 (4 x 2.8GHz Cortex-A75 & 4 x 1.8GHz Cortex-A55) | |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 630 | |
| RAM | 4GB/6GB | |
| Internal Storage | 64GB/128GB/256GB | |
| Memory Card Slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC | |
| User Interface | Yes with MiFavor UI | |
| Display | ZTE Axon 9 | other phones |
| Type | AMOLED capacitive touchscreen | |
| Size | 6.0-inches QHD | |
| Resolution | 2960 x 1440 Pixels, 24 bit color depth | |
| Colors | 16M Colors | |
| Pixel Density | ~ 549 ppi | |
| Touchscreen | Yes Multi Touch Support | |
| Protection | Yes | |
| Features | AMOLED, QHD display, ~549 PPI Pixel Density, Capacitive, Multi-touch, 18.5:9 Ratio , 2.5D Curved Glass Screen, Corning Gorilla Glass 5, Scratch Resistant | |
| Connectivity | ZTE Axon 9 | other phones |
| 4G Network | LTE: 1(2100), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 20(800), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) MHz - China LTE: 1(2100), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 20(800) MHz - Europe | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 802.11 n 5GHz, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi Hotspot | |
| GPS | Yes, with GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | |
| NFC | yes | |
| USB | USB Type-C 1.0 with Charging and Mass Storage Function | |
| Speed | LTE Cat-12 600 Mbps Download, 100 Mbps Upload | |
| SIM | Standard SIM | |
| Dual SIM | Dual Hybrid SIM (Nano SIM, Nano-SIM), Dual Standby | |
| Camera | ZTE Axon 9 | other phones |
| Main camera | 20 Megapixels with Dual-LED and AF | |
| Features | Yes with Dual Tone LED Flash | |
| Image | 5120 x 3840 Pixels | |
| Selfie camera | 13 Megapixel, 13 Megapixels Front Facing Camera | |
| Multimedia | ZTE Axon 9 | other phones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes with Single Bottom Speaker | |
| Radio | Yes | |
| Video Playback | Up to 11.3 Hours | |
| Video Out | Yes With Wireless Media Connection | |
| Ring Tones | MP3, eAAC , WAV ringtones | |
| 3.5 mm Jack | yes | |
| Design | ZTE Axon 9 | other phones |
| Battery | ZTE Axon 9 | other phones |
| Capacity | 3,500 mAh | |
| Placement | Non-Removable | |
| Other | ZTE Axon 9 | other phones |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient Light, Compass, Fingerprint (Under Display), Gyroscope Sensor | |