Huawei nova 10z vs ZTE Axon 40
Comparing the Huawei nova 10z (2022) and the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 43/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10z doesn't; the Huawei nova 10z is noticeably lighter (179g vs 200g).
Huawei nova 10z
ZTE Axon 40
- Lighter: 179g vs 200g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 53/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better camera (51/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 10z vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 15 points higher (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (52/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (73/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (52/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10z is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 10z | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | — | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 160.7×73.3×8.4 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Huawei nova 10z
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Huawei nova 10z
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 10z
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (73/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (52/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10z is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10z or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 10z — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10z and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Huawei nova 10z has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10z or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 10z over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Huawei nova 10z is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.