Honor 600 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40
The Honor 600 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 600 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 58/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor 600 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,038,473 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 600 Pro
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Honor 600 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3038473 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 200g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Overall rating 58/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 600 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Honor 600 Pro scores 26 points higher (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 600 Pro leads (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Pro leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Pro leads (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 600 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 600 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 600 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (69/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 600 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 3038473 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED LTPS | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2600x1200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $549 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 600 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Honor 600 Pro
- 6.6" OLED LTPS
- Resolution: 2600x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 600 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:25 hrs, total 29:53 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 600 Pro and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 600 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 by 200.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 600 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (91/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 600 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (78/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (83/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 600 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (69/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 600 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Honor 600 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 by 26 points (84/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 600 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Honor 600 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 600 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Honor 600 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 600 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Honor 600 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Honor 600 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Honor 600 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.