Huawei Y6p vs ZTE Axon 40

The Huawei Y6p (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 21/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 156,818); the Huawei Y6p is noticeably lighter (185g vs 200g).

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6p by 37 points (58/100 vs 21/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Y6p
Performance 8
Display 33
Camera 12
Battery 43
Portability 57
Value for money 18
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Huawei Y6p better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 200g

  • Better portability (57/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 156818
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 233
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 723
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 8/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (73/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Y6p vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 37 points higher (58/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6p (61/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6p (73/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6p (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y6p and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).

Huawei Y6p: The Huawei Y6p is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Y6p ZTE Axon 40
Processor MediaTek Helio P22 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 156818 1010069
Geekbench Single 233 1298
Geekbench Multi 723 3520
Display 6.3" LCD 6.7"
Resolution 1600x720 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 10W
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 44 MP
RAM 3GB
Storage 64GB 128GB
OS Android 10 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 185 g 200 g
Launch price $150
Camera comparison
Huawei Y6p
  • Main: 13MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
12
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Y6p
  • 6.3" LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
33
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Y6p
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Y6p and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Y6p MediaTek Helio P22
21/100
156818 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 +84.5%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 leads Huawei Y6p by 84.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Y6p
$150
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6p (61/100 vs 8/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6p (73/100 vs 33/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6p (51/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y6p and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Y6p or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6p by 37 points (58/100 vs 21/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Y6p and the ZTE Axon 40?

The Huawei Y6p has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Y6p or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Y6p or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 8/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Y6p over the ZTE Axon 40?

The Huawei Y6p is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.