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ZTE Axon 9 Pro specs: Does it tick all the boxes for a flagship?
![ZTE Axon 9 Pro (5 of 11) The back of the ZTE Axon 9 Pro.](https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/ZTE-Axon-9-Pro-5-of-11-scaled.jpg)
The ZTE Axon 9 Pro is a key smartphone for the company in several ways. It’s the manufacturer’s first high-end phone since U.S. sanctions were lifted, and it’s also ZTE’s first traditional Axon flagship since the Axon 7 and Axon 7s.
The Axon 7 stood out thanks to a stacked spec sheet and lower than usual price tag. So how does the Axon 9 Pro compare? Take a look at the full ZTE Axon 9 Pro specs below:
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Display | 6.21-inch AMOLED 2,248 x 1,080 resolution 18.7:9 aspect ratio |
SoC | 10nm, 64-bit, octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
GPU | Adreno 630 |
RAM | 6GB |
Storage | 128GB UFS 2.1 Non-expandable |
Cameras | Rear: Main camera: 12MP sensor, f/1.75 aperture, 1.4 micron pixels, OIS Secondary camera: 20MP super wide-angle sensor (130 degree field of view) Front: 20MP sensor |
Audio | Stereo speakers, surround sound with Dolby Atmos technology No headphone jack Surround sound recording with three microphones |
Battery | 4,000mAh battery Non-removable Wireless charging |
IP rating | IP68 |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz) 2x2 MIMO Bluetooth 5.0 USB Type-C NFC Location: GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou |
SIM | Single nano-SIM |
Software | Android 8.1 Oreo with ZTE "Stock plus" |
Dimensions | 156.5 x 74.5 x 7.9mm |
When it comes to flagship-level features, the ZTE device doesn’t disappoint (for the most part). The device comes with a Snapdragon 845 chipset, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and a 4,000mAh battery. This is pretty much identical to the base model Galaxy Note 9.
Much like Samsung and LG‘s recent flagships, we see wireless charging and IP68 water/dust resistance as well. Unfortunately, ZTE’s new phone differs from the Korean brands by ditching the headphone jack. The lack of a microSD card slot is another big omission compared to several other flagships, but at least you’ve got 128GB of storage to play with.
![ZTE Axon 9 Pro (7 of 11) The ZTE Axon 9 Pro, showing off the notch.](https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/ZTE-Axon-9-Pro-7-of-11-scaled.jpg)
The polarizing choices don’t stop there, as the Axon 9 Pro has a rather large notch on its 6.21-inch AMOLED screen (2,448 x 1,080 resolution, 18.7:9 aspect ratio). ZTE is also implementing motion-smoothing tech of sorts for the display, akin to those smooth motion modes on your high-end TV set. This essentially adds extra frames to content, delivering a smoother 60 frames per second. We’ll need to spend more time with the technology before making a verdict.
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Switching to the camera department, the ZTE Axon 9 Pro delivers a dual-camera setup. The main camera is a 12MP f/1.75 shooter (1.4 micron pixels), packing optical image stabilization for reduced blur. The secondary camera is a 20MP super wide-angle shooter (130 degree field of view), so you might not have to step back or squeeze together for that group shot. Otherwise, ZTE is also offering a 20MP front-facing camera for selfies and facial authentication.
Other noteworthy features include a rear fingerprint scanner, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB Type-C, stereo speakers, surround sound recording, an RGB sensor for automatically adjusting the screen’s temperature, and Android 8.1 (with Android Pie in the works).
What do you think of the Axon 9 Pro specs? Anything missing? Let us know in the comments! You can also check out our Axon 9 Pro coverage below: