Honor Play6T vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Honor Play6T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 38/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 515,647); the ZTE Axon 40 pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play6T doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play6T
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Honor Play6T better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 199g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1736
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play6T vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 20 points higher (58/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (61/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play6T leads (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Honor Play6T (61/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play6T is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play6T and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play6T | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 65W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2, no Google Play Services | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 167.6×77.2×8.6 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play6T
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play6T
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play6T
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play6T and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Honor Play6T by 48.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Honor Play6T (61/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T (89/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T (44/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play6T is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play6T and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play6T or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T by 20 points (58/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play6T and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Honor Play6T has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play6T or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play6T or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play6T over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.