HMD Pulse+ vs ZTE Axon 40
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 34/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 333,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
ZTE Axon 40
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 200g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1335
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 24 points higher (58/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (61/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (73/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Pulse+ and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads HMD Pulse+ by 67.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (61/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (73/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (51/100 vs 30/100).
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 Pulse+ is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ by 24 points (58/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the ZTE Axon 40?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse+ or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse+ or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ over the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.