Honor Magic5 Lite vs ZTE Axon 40
The Honor Magic5 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 51/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic5 Lite has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 592,015); the Honor Magic5 Lite is noticeably lighter (175g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Lite
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Honor Magic5 Lite better?
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 175g vs 200g
- Better display (79/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (75/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2101
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Lite vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 7 points higher (58/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Honor Magic5 Lite are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (75/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Lite | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Lite
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Lite
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Lite and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Honor Magic5 Lite by 41.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (61/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Honor Magic5 Lite are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (75/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 edges out the Honor Magic5 Lite by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Lite and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Honor Magic5 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Lite over the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.