HMD Aura 2 vs ZTE Axon 40
The HMD Aura 2 (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 Aura 2 doesn't; the HMD Aura 2 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura 2
ZTE Axon 40
What makes HMD Aura 2 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 Aura 2 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 Aura 2 (61/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (73/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (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 Aura 2 and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura 2 | 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 | 256GB | 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 Aura 2
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura 2
- 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 Aura 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura 2 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 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 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (61/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (73/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (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 Aura 2 and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura 2 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 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?
The HMD Aura 2 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura 2 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura 2 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura 2 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.