Huawei P50 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The Huawei P50 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei P50 Pro leads — 67/100 vs 58/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4360); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei P50 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,141,829 vs 1,010,069).

The Huawei P50 Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 40 pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50 Pro
Performance 64
Display 84
Camera 75
Battery 54
Portability 56
Value for money 44
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Huawei P50 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1141829 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 1298
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
  • Lighter: 195g vs 199g

  • Higher performance (64/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (75/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4360 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P50 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Huawei P50 Pro scores 9 points higher (67/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei P50 Pro leads (75/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei P50 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei P50 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (75/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei P50 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).

Huawei P50 Pro: The Huawei P50 Pro is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei P50 Pro ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1141829 1010069
Geekbench Single 1488 1298
Geekbench Multi 3373 3520
Display 6.6" OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2700x1228 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4360 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W 65W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 143
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS HarmonyOS 2.0 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 158.8×72.8×8.5 mm 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 195 g 199 g
Launch price $1199
Camera comparison
Huawei P50 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 13MP
75
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P50 Pro
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 2700x1228
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P50 Pro
  • 4360 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
54
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei P50 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei P50 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
67/100
1141829 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100 -13.0%
1010069 AnTuTu

Huawei P50 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 13.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei P50 Pro
$1199
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei P50 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei P50 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (75/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei P50 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Huawei P50 Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 40 pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Huawei P50 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Huawei P50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Huawei P50 Pro leads on camera score (75/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the Huawei P50 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Huawei P50 Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.