Honor WIN RT2 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Honor WIN RT2 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. 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 64 MP; the Honor WIN RT2 is faster in AnTuTu (4,040,013 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor WIN RT2
ZTE Axon 40
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
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (97/100 vs 73/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 238g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor WIN RT2 vs the ZTE Axon 40, 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 "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 (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (97/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (53/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor WIN RT2 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 4040013 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1440x3104 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 12070 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×8.5 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3104
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor WIN RT2
- 12070 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor WIN RT2 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor WIN RT2 leads ZTE Axon 40 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 (98/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (97/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (78/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (53/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor WIN RT2 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 by 23 points (81/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Honor WIN RT2 and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Honor WIN RT2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor WIN RT2 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor WIN RT2 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on performance (98/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Honor WIN RT2 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Honor WIN RT2 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.