HMD Arc vs ZTE Axon 40
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 20/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 153,667); the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Arc doesn't; the HMD Arc is noticeably lighter (185g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
ZTE Axon 40
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 200g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 846
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 38 points higher (58/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (61/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (73/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads HMD Arc by 84.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (61/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (73/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (51/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc by 38 points (58/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the ZTE Axon 40?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Arc or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Arc or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.