HMD Skyline vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Skyline leads — 62/100 vs 58/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 798,429).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Better camera (75/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 33W
- Lighter: 199g vs 209g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the HMD Skyline scores 4 points higher (62/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (75/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 pro leads HMD Skyline by 21.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (75/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The HMD Skyline edges out the ZTE Axon 40 pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.