Honor X6s vs ZTE Axon 40

The Honor X6s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25 (), while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 38/100 vs 16/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X6s doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s by 22 points (38/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X6s
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 57
Value for money 55
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 8
Display 100
Camera 50
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Honor X6s better?
  • Lighter: 194g vs 200g

  • Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (50/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X6s vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 22 points higher (38/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (50/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Honor X6s (50/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100. In the "design" category, the Honor X6s is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Honor X6s: The Honor X6s is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X6s ZTE Axon 40
Processor MediaTek Helio G25 () Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS) 6.7"
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 44 MP
RAM
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC no yes
Dimensions 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 194 g 200 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor X6s
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Honor X6s
  • 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS)
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor X6s
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Honor X6s (50/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100.

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X6s is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X6s or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s by 22 points (38/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X6s and the ZTE Axon 40?

The Honor X6s has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X6s or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X6s or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (8/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor X6s over the ZTE Axon 40?

The Honor X6s is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for everyday use.