Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max vs ZTE Axon 40
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 58/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,273,046 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1273046 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 73/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1273
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 230g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max scores 13 points higher (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 1273046 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads ZTE Axon 40 by 26.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (74/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (83/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.