Infinix Smart 10 HD vs ZTE Axon 40

Comparing the Infinix Smart 10 HD (2025) and the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 31/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Smart 10 HD doesn't; the Infinix Smart 10 HD is noticeably lighter (184g vs 200g).

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 10 HD by 27 points (58/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Smart 10 HD
Performance
Display 44
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 64
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Infinix Smart 10 HD better?
  • Lighter: 184g vs 200g

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (73/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Infinix Smart 10 HD vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 27 points higher (58/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 10 HD (73/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 10 HD (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 10 HD is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).

Infinix Smart 10 HD: The Infinix Smart 10 HD is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Infinix Smart 10 HD ZTE Axon 40
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7"
Resolution 720x1612 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 10W
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 44 MP
RAM 2GB
Storage 64GB 128GB
OS Android 14 (Go edition) Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 500 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 163.6×75.6×8.5 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 184 g 200 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Infinix Smart 10 HD
  • Main: 13MP f/f/1.9
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Infinix Smart 10 HD
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Infinix Smart 10 HD
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 10 HD (73/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 10 HD (51/100 vs 10/100).

battery

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

portability

In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 10 HD is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Smart 10 HD or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 10 HD by 27 points (58/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Infinix Smart 10 HD and the ZTE Axon 40?

The Infinix Smart 10 HD has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Infinix Smart 10 HD or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Infinix Smart 10 HD over the ZTE Axon 40?

The Infinix Smart 10 HD is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.