Honor Magic4 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Honor Magic4 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic4 Pro leads — 67/100 vs 58/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic4 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic4 Pro
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Honor Magic4 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3520
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (62/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 209g
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic4 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Honor Magic4 Pro scores 9 points higher (67/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro leads (62/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro leads (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Honor Magic4 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (62/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic4 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1312x2848 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 100W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 126 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.7×9.1 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic4 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1312x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic4 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 100W
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic4 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic4 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 28.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Honor Magic4 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (62/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Honor Magic4 Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 40 pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Honor Magic4 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic4 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Honor Magic4 Pro leads on camera score (62/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic4 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Honor Magic4 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic4 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Honor Magic4 Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.