Honor WIN RT2 vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Honor WIN RT2 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor WIN RT2 leads — 81/100 vs 58/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor WIN RT2 has the bigger battery (12070 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor WIN RT2 is faster in AnTuTu (4,040,013 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor WIN RT2
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Honor WIN RT2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4040013 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 12070 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (97/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 238g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor WIN RT2 vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Honor WIN RT2 scores 23 points higher (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (58/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 is a bit better (97/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (52/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor WIN RT2 | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4040013 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3104 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 12070 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×8.5 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3104
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor WIN RT2
- 12070 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor WIN RT2 and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor WIN RT2 leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 300.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (98/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 is a bit better (97/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (78/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (52/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor WIN RT2 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro by 23 points (81/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Honor WIN RT2 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Honor WIN RT2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor WIN RT2 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor WIN RT2 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on performance (98/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Honor WIN RT2 over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Honor WIN RT2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.