Honor Magic7 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40
The Honor Magic7 Pro (2025) 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 Magic7 Pro leads — 82/100 vs 58/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 Pro has the bigger battery (5270 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,014,433 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic7 Pro
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Honor Magic7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3014433 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3057 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9302 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 5270 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 73/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 223g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic7 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Honor Magic7 Pro scores 24 points higher (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads (79/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (79/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 Pro (53/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic7 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 3014433 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3057 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9302 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5270 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 148 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / MagicOS 9.0 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.7×77.1×8.8 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic7 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic7 Pro
- 5270 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:07 hrs, total 26:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic7 Pro and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 by 198.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (91/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (79/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (80/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 Pro (53/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 by 24 points (82/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Honor Magic7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Honor Magic7 Pro leads on camera score (79/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Honor Magic7 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Honor Magic7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.