HMD Aura 2 vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The HMD Aura 2 (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 20/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 153,667); the ZTE Axon 40 pro has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Aura 2 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura 2
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes HMD Aura 2 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 199g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 846
- Faster charging: 65W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura 2 vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 38 points higher (58/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (61/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (61/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura 2 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura 2 | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura 2
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura 2
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura 2 and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 pro leads HMD Aura 2 by 84.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (61/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (89/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (44/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura 2 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura 2 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 by 38 points (58/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura 2 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The HMD Aura 2 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura 2 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura 2 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura 2 over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.