Huawei nova 10 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Huawei nova 10 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 53/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 783,606); the Huawei nova 10 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Huawei nova 10 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 200g
- Better display (79/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (90/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 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: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 10 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 5 points higher (58/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 10 is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 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 (90/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 10 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.2×73.9×6.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 10 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Huawei nova 10 by 22.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 10 is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 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 (90/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 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?
The Huawei nova 10 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 10 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 10 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.