Huawei nova 10 vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Huawei nova 10 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, 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 53/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 783,606); the Huawei nova 10 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Huawei nova 10 better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Lighter: 168g vs 199g
- Better portability (90/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 10 vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 5 points higher (58/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100. In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (90/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 10 | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.2×73.9×6.9 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 10 and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Huawei nova 10 by 22.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 (52/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (90/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro edges out the Huawei nova 10 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Huawei nova 10 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 10 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 10 over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.