HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 48/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 528,398); the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
ZTE Axon 40
What makes HMD Vibe 2 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 197g vs 200g
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1980
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 10 points higher (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (73/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe 2 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe 2 Pro and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 47.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (61/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (73/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably better than the HMD Vibe 2 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 2 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.