HMD Vibe vs ZTE Axon 40

HMD Vibe

Qualcomm Snapdragon 680

HMD Skyline HMD Crest HMD Crest Max HMD Fusion HMD Pulse+ HMD Arc HMD Aura HMD Aura 2

ZTE Axon 40

Qualcomm Snapdragon 870

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The HMD Vibe (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 27/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 424,216); the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe by 31 points (58/100 vs 27/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

HMD Vibe

Performance 31

Display 43

Camera 10

Battery 22

Portability 63

Value for money —

ZTE Axon 40

Performance 61

Display 73

Camera 51

Battery 52

Portability 53

Value for money —

What makes HMD Vibe better?

Lighter: 186g vs 200g

Better portability (63/100 vs 53/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?

Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 424216
Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 412
Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1423
Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

Higher performance (61/100 vs 31/100)
Better camera (51/100 vs 10/100)
Longer battery life (52/100 vs 22/100)
Better display (73/100 vs 43/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the HMD Vibe vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 31 points higher (58/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (52/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (61/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (52/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).

ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification	HMD Vibe	ZTE Axon 40
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 680	Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu	424216	1010069
Geekbench Single	412	1298
Geekbench Multi	1423	3520
Display	6.6" IPS LCD	6.7"
Resolution	720x1480	1080x2400
Refresh rate	90 Hz	120 Hz
Battery	4000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charging	10W	—
Main camera	13 MP	64 MP
Ultrawide	0 MP	8 MP
Front camera	5 MP	44 MP
RAM	6GB	—
Storage	128GB	128GB
OS	Android 14	Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak)	600 nits	—
NFC	no	yes
Dimensions	163.8×75.2×8.4 mm	163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight	186 g	200 g
Launch price	—	—