Huawei nova 14 Lite vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite (2025) and the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 14 Lite leads — 59/100 vs 58/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 14 Lite has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei nova 14 Lite is thinner (7.2mm vs 8.7mm).
Huawei nova 14 Lite
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Lighter: 191g vs 199g
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 52/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Huawei nova 14 Lite scores 1 points higher (59/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100. In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (72/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 14 Lite | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×75.5×7.2 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (72/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14 Lite or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite edges out the ZTE Axon 40 pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14 Lite and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 14 Lite over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.