Side-by-side technical data
ZTE Axon 40 Lite vs ZTE Axon 40 SE
Comparison between ZTE Axon 40 Lite and ZTE Axon 40 SE: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from ZTE.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Axon 40 Lite | Axon 40 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.2 | 7.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.6 | 3.2 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 4.5 | 5.6 |
| Battery & charging | 4.7 | 4.7 |
Which one is for you?
ZTE Axon 40 Lite, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
ZTE Axon 40 SE, if you care about…
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
- against Single Nano-SIM
- Body Thickness
- 7.6 mm
- against 8.3 mm
- Body Materials
- Aluminium Alloy
- against Plastic
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Axon 40 Lite | Axon 40 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc Tiger T616 | Unisoc Tiger T616 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | Mali-G52 MP2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 221,000 | 210,000 |
| CPU Description | 2 × ARM Cortex-A75 at 2.0 GHz + 6 × ARM Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHz | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Axon 40 Lite | Axon 40 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue | Blue, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Body Height | 163 mm | 163.5 mm |
| Weight | 182 g | 182 g |
| Usable Surface | 87 % Best value | 86.7 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Aluminium Alloy Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Axon 40 Lite | Axon 40 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 22.5 W | 22.5 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Axon 40 Lite | Axon 40 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ | 6.67″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,408 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 400 ppi Best value | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | AMOLED, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Axon 40 Lite | Axon 40 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Axon 40 Lite | Axon 40 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Axon 40 Lite | Axon 40 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 12 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Axon 40 Lite | Axon 40 SE |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM B2, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | — | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Axon 40 Lite | Axon 40 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Axon 40 Lite | Axon 40 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | 9047 |
