Fairphone 4 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 31/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 566,483); the ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3905 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 200g vs 225g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 27 points higher (58/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (52/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (51/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (52/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (53/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 566483 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 69 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | — |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 4 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Fairphone 4 by 43.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (61/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (73/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (51/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (52/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (53/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 27 points (58/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.