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 — 58/100 vs 28/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 163,723); the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X6s doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X6s
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Honor X6s better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 200g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 163723
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 185
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 521
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X6s vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 30 points higher (58/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (61/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (73/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Honor X6s (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "portability" category, the Honor X6s and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X6s | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 163723 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 185 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 521 | 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 | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X6s
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Honor X6s
- 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS)
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X6s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X6s and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Honor X6s by 83.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (61/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (73/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Honor X6s (51/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X6s and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X6s or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s by 30 points (58/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X6s and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Honor X6s has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X6s or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X6s or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Honor X6s over the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.