Nubia Focus 2 vs ZTE Axon 40

The Nubia Focus 2 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 46/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 628,581).

The ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably better than the Nubia Focus 2 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Focus 2

Performance 46
Display 55
Camera 41
Battery 43
Portability 60
Value for money —

ZTE Axon 40

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

What makes Nubia Focus 2 better?

  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 53/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 628581
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 735
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2318

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (73/100 vs 55/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Focus 2 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 12 points higher (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Nubia Focus 2 (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Nubia Focus 2 (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Focus 2 is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100).

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

Specs comparison

Specification Nubia Focus 2 ZTE Axon 40
Processor Unisoc T760 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 628581 1010069
Geekbench Single 735 1298
Geekbench Multi 2318 3520
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.7"
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 22W —
Main camera 108 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 44 MP
RAM 8GB —
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 15 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits —
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.6×74.9×8.0 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight — 200 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Nubia Focus 2

  • Main: 108MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera

ZTE Axon 40

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

Display comparison

Nubia Focus 2

  • 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

Nubia Focus 2

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 22W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

ZTE Axon 40

  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Focus 2 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Focus 2 Unisoc T760
46/100
628581 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 +37.8%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 leads Nubia Focus 2 by 37.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Nubia Focus 2 (61/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Nubia Focus 2 (73/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).

battery

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

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Focus 2 is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nubia Focus 2 or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably better than the Nubia Focus 2 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Focus 2 and the ZTE Axon 40?

The Nubia Focus 2 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Focus 2 or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Focus 2 or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Focus 2 over the ZTE Axon 40?

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