Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 74/100 vs 58/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,725,229 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1725229 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 207g
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 16 points higher (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1725229 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 70.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (67/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (81/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.