Huawei nova 10 Youth vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The Huawei nova 10 Youth (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 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 46/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the ZTE Axon 40 pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10 Youth doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 10 Youth — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10 Youth
Performance
Display 53
Camera 44
Battery 38
Portability 65
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Huawei nova 10 Youth better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
  • Lighter: 191g vs 199g

  • Better portability (65/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 10 Youth vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 12 points higher (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (52/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100. In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).

Huawei nova 10 Youth: The Huawei nova 10 Youth 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 Huawei nova 10 Youth ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W 65W
Wireless charging 5W 0W
Main camera 108 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 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 no yes
Dimensions 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 191 g 199 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10 Youth
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10 Youth
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
53
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10 Youth
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 5W
38
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (89/100 vs 53/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 10 Youth — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10 Youth and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Huawei nova 10 Youth has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.

Should you choose the Huawei nova 10 Youth over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Huawei nova 10 Youth is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.