HMD Vibe vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The HMD Vibe (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, 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 27/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 424,216); the ZTE Axon 40 pro has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes HMD Vibe better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 199g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 31 points higher (58/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (61/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (52/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (61/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (52/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1480 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.2×8.4 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 pro leads HMD Vibe by 58.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (61/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (89/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (44/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (52/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe by 31 points (58/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The HMD Vibe has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe 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 Vibe or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.