Honor X9a vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 52/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9a has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 592,015); the Honor X9a is noticeably lighter (175g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9a
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Honor X9a better?
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 175g vs 199g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2101
- Faster charging: 65W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9a vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 6 points higher (58/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Honor X9a (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Honor X9a are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Honor X9a are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (75/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9a | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X9a
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X9a
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9a and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Honor X9a by 41.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Honor X9a (61/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Honor X9a are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Honor X9a are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (75/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9a or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro edges out the Honor X9a by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X9a and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Honor X9a has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9a or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9a over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.