Huawei Pura X View vs ZTE Axon 40
The Huawei Pura X View (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 X View leads — 62/100 vs 58/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X View has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Pura X View is faster in AnTuTu (1,322,921 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X View
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Huawei Pura X View better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1322921 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1273
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 201g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X View vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Huawei Pura X View scores 4 points higher (62/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X View leads (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X View and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X View is a bit better (80/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Huawei Pura X View are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X View is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X View is a bit better (58/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X View | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 1322921 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO2 OLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1320x2232 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X View
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 7MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X View
- 6.4" LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2232
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X View
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X View and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X View leads ZTE Axon 40 by 31.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X View and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X View is a bit better (80/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Huawei Pura X View are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X View is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X View is a bit better (58/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X View or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Huawei Pura X View edges out the ZTE Axon 40 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X View and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Huawei Pura X View has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X View over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Huawei Pura X View is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.