Huawei nova 11 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Huawei nova 11 Pro (2023) 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 55/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 783,606).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 11 Pro
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Huawei nova 11 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 188g vs 199g
- Better portability (68/100 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 4500 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 50/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 11 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 3 points higher (58/100 vs 55/100). 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 82/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100. In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Huawei nova 11 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (68/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 11 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2652x1200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.0 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×74.4×7.9 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 11 Pro
- 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 11 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2652x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 11 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 11 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Huawei nova 11 Pro 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 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Huawei nova 11 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (68/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 11 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro edges out the Huawei nova 11 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 11 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Huawei nova 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 11 Pro 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 11 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.