Honor WIN RT2 vs ZTE Axon 40 SE
The Honor WIN RT2 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 SE (2022) runs on the Unisoc UMS512T T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor WIN RT2 leads — 81/100 vs 46/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Honor WIN RT2 has the bigger battery (12070 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 SE is noticeably lighter (182g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor WIN RT2
ZTE Axon 40 SE
What makes Honor WIN RT2 better?
- Bigger battery: 12070 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (58/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (97/100 vs 81/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 SE better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 238g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor WIN RT2 vs the ZTE Axon 40 SE, the Honor WIN RT2 scores 35 points higher (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (97/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 SE significantly outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (74/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor WIN RT2 | ZTE Axon 40 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc UMS512T T618 | |
| AnTuTu | 4040013 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3104 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 12070 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×8.5 mm | 163.5×75.8×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40 SE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3104
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 SE
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor WIN RT2
- 12070 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 SE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (97/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (58/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (78/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 SE significantly outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (74/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor WIN RT2 or the ZTE Axon 40 SE?
The Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE by 35 points (81/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor WIN RT2 and the ZTE Axon 40 SE?
The Honor WIN RT2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the ZTE Axon 40 SE — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor WIN RT2 or the ZTE Axon 40 SE?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor WIN RT2 over the ZTE Axon 40 SE?
The Honor WIN RT2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.