Honor Magic7 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Honor Magic7 (2024) 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 leads — 84/100 vs 58/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,967,184 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic7
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Honor Magic7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2967184 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 5650 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 199g vs 200g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 58/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Honor Magic7 scores 26 points higher (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic7 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 2967184 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1264x2800 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5650 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic7 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 leads ZTE Axon 40 by 193.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (91/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (81/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (81/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 by 26 points (84/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.