Honor X7b vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The Honor X7b (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 41/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X7b has the bigger battery (5330 mAh vs 5000); the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 421,228).

The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the Honor X7b — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X7b
Performance 31
Display 53
Camera 41
Battery 51
Portability 57
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Honor X7b better?
  • Bigger battery: 5330 vs 5000 mAh

  • Better portability (57/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1410
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 35W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (44/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X7b vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 17 points higher (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (61/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Honor X7b (61/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Honor X7b (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Honor X7b are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Honor X7b are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X7b is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).

Honor X7b: The Honor X7b is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X7b ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 421228 1010069
Geekbench Single 412 1298
Geekbench Multi 1410 3520
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2412 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5330 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 35W 65W
Main camera 108 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, MagicOS 8 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 850 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 199 g 199 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Honor X7b
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
41
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Honor X7b
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
53
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Honor X7b
  • 5330 mAh
  • Wired: 35W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor X7b and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X7b Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
41/100
421228 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100 +58.3%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Honor X7b by 58.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Honor X7b (61/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Honor X7b (89/100 vs 53/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Honor X7b are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Honor X7b are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor X7b is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X7b or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the Honor X7b — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Honor X7b and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Honor X7b has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.

Which is more powerful: the Honor X7b or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Honor X7b over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Honor X7b is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.