Infinix Smart 7 HD vs ZTE Axon 40
The Infinix Smart 7 HD (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T606, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 34/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 333,647); the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Smart 7 HD doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Smart 7 HD
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Infinix Smart 7 HD better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 200g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1335
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Smart 7 HD vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 24 points higher (58/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 7 HD (61/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 7 HD (73/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 7 HD and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Smart 7 HD | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc Tiger T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | — | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 (Go edition) | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.7 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Smart 7 HD
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Infinix Smart 7 HD
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Smart 7 HD
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Smart 7 HD and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Infinix Smart 7 HD by 67.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 7 HD (61/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 7 HD (73/100 vs 39/100).
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 7 HD and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Smart 7 HD or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 7 HD by 24 points (58/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Smart 7 HD and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Infinix Smart 7 HD has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Smart 7 HD or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Smart 7 HD over the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.