Honor 70 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. Both devices score the same overall rating of 38/100. Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 54 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 200g).
Honor 70
ZTE Axon 40
- Lighter: 178g vs 200g
- Better camera (53/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 54MP
- Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
The Honor 70 and the ZTE Axon 40 received the same MobileRank rating — 38/100. In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 70 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 115 | — | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 200 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (77/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the ZTE Axon 40?
Both devices scored 38/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the ZTE Axon 40.
What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 38/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (8/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for everyday use.