Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G vs ZTE Axon 40
The Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 50/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 569,913); the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 180Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 200g
- Better display (89/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1900
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 8 points higher (58/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (89/100 vs 73/100). 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 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 569913 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 684 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 180 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.7×76.9×8.0 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 180 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G by 43.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G (61/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (89/100 vs 73/100).
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 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 edges out the Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G over the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.