Infinix Note 50x vs ZTE Axon 40

The Infinix Note 50x (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 48/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Note 50x has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 879,714); the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Note 50x doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably better than the Infinix Note 50x — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Infinix Note 50x

Performance 55
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 54
Portability 62
Value for money 72

ZTE Axon 40

Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money —

What makes Infinix Note 50x better?

  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Lighter: 195g vs 200g

  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better portability (62/100 vs 53/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 879714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1001
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2918
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (73/100 vs 55/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Infinix Note 50x vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 10 points higher (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Infinix Note 50x (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Infinix Note 50x (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 50x and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 50x is a bit better (62/100 vs 53/100).

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

Specs comparison

Specification Infinix Note 50x ZTE Axon 40
Processor Dimensity 7300 Ultimate Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 879714 1010069
Geekbench Single 1001 1298
Geekbench Multi 2918 3520
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.7"
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W —
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 44 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB —
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 15 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 560 nits —
NFC no yes
Protection IP64 —
Dimensions 165.4×76.4×8.0 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 195 g 200 g
Launch price $140 —

Camera comparison

Infinix Note 50x

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

ZTE Axon 40

  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera

Display comparison

Infinix Note 50x

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display

ZTE Axon 40

  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display

Battery and charging

Infinix Note 50x

  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery

ZTE Axon 40

  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Infinix Note 50x and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Infinix Note 50x Dimensity 7300 Ultimate
48/100
879714 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 +12.9%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 leads Infinix Note 50x by 12.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Infinix Note 50x

$140

ZTE Axon 40

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Infinix Note 50x (73/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Infinix Note 50x (51/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 50x and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 50x is a bit better (62/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Infinix Note 50x or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably better than the Infinix Note 50x — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Infinix Note 50x and the ZTE Axon 40?

The Infinix Note 50x has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Infinix Note 50x or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Infinix Note 50x or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Infinix Note 50x over the ZTE Axon 40?

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