Fairphone 3+ vs ZTE Axon 40

The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 26/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 243,691); the ZTE Axon 40 is thinner (8.6mm vs 9.9mm).

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 32 points (58/100 vs 26/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Performance 18
Display 44
Camera 31
Battery 15
Portability 50
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
  • Lighter: 189g vs 200g

  • Overall rating 26/100
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 243691
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 295
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1037
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3040 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (73/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (53/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 32 points higher (58/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (61/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (73/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).

Fairphone 3+: The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Fairphone 3+ ZTE Axon 40
Processor Snapdragon 632 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 243691 1010069
Geekbench Single 295 1298
Geekbench Multi 1037 3520
Display 5.7" IPS LCD 6.7"
Resolution 1080x2160 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3040 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 44 MP
RAM 4GB
Storage 64GB 128GB
OS Android 10 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 189 g 200 g
Price $489
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
  • 5.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2160
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
44
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
  • 3040 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Fairphone 3+ and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Fairphone 3+ Snapdragon 632
26/100
243691 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 +75.9%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 leads Fairphone 3+ by 75.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Fairphone 3+
$489
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (61/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (73/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (51/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (52/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 32 points (58/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the ZTE Axon 40?

The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the ZTE Axon 40?

The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.