Infinix Smart 8 HD vs ZTE Axon 40
The Infinix Smart 8 HD (2023) runs on the Unisoc 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 36/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 330,006); the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Smart 8 HD doesn't; the Infinix Smart 8 HD is noticeably lighter (184g vs 200g).
Infinix Smart 8 HD
ZTE Axon 40
- Lighter: 184g vs 200g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 53/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 330006
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1335
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Infinix Smart 8 HD vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 22 points higher (58/100 vs 36/100). 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 8 HD (61/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 HD (73/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 8 HD is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Infinix Smart 8 HD | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 330006 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 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 | — | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, XOS 13 | 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 | — | — |
Infinix Smart 8 HD
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Infinix Smart 8 HD
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Smart 8 HD
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Infinix Smart 8 HD and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Infinix Smart 8 HD by 67.3% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 HD (61/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 HD (73/100 vs 44/100).
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 8 HD is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Infinix Smart 8 HD or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 HD by 22 points (58/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Smart 8 HD and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Infinix Smart 8 HD has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Smart 8 HD or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Smart 8 HD over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Infinix Smart 8 HD is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.