Huawei P50 vs ZTE Axon 40

The Huawei P50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 54/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei P50 is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 1,010,069); the Huawei P50 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 200g).

The ZTE Axon 40 edges out the Huawei P50 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50
Performance 63
Display 72
Camera 41
Battery 34
Portability 71
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Huawei P50 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 1298
  • Lighter: 181g vs 200g

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better portability (71/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better display (73/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P50 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 4 points higher (58/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei P50 and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Huawei P50 are nearly equal (73/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (71/100 vs 53/100).

Huawei P50: The Huawei P50 is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei P50 ZTE Axon 40
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 1119714 1010069
Geekbench Single 1488 1298
Geekbench Multi 3373 3520
Display 6.5" OLED 6.7"
Resolution 2700x1224 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 44 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS HarmonyOS 2 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 156.5×73.8×7.9 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 181 g 200 g
Price $700
Camera comparison
Huawei P50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 13MP
41
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P50
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 2700x1224
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
72
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P50
  • 4100 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
34
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

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

Huawei P50 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
54/100
1119714 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 -10.9%
1010069 AnTuTu

Huawei P50 leads ZTE Axon 40 by 10.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei P50
$700
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei P50 and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Huawei P50 are nearly equal (73/100 vs 72/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (52/100 vs 34/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (71/100 vs 53/100).

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

The ZTE Axon 40 edges out the Huawei P50 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Huawei P50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

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

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 41/100).

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

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