Nokia 8 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 29/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 200g).
Nokia 8
ZTE Axon 40
- Lighter: 160g vs 200g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 53/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 29 points higher (58/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (61/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (84/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 3520 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $699 | — |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 8 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Nokia 8 by 56.6% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (61/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (73/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (51/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (52/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (84/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 29 points (58/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.