OnePlus 12R vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The OnePlus 12R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 12R leads — 63/100 vs 58/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 12R has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the OnePlus 12R is faster in AnTuTu (1,844,595 vs 1,010,069).

The OnePlus 12R edges out the ZTE Axon 40 pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 12R
Performance 76
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 62
Portability 46
Value for money 52
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes OnePlus 12R better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1844595 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 65W

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 61/100)
  • Longer battery life (62/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 207g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 12R vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the OnePlus 12R scores 5 points higher (63/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 12R leads (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 12R leads (62/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 12R notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 12R is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).

OnePlus 12R: The OnePlus 12R is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus 12R ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1844595 1010069
Geekbench Single 2004 1298
Geekbench Multi 5311 3520
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2780x1264 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 65W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 163.3×75.3×8.8 mm 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 207 g 199 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
OnePlus 12R
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus 12R
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2780x1264
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus 12R
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
62
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus 12R and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus 12R Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
63/100
1844595 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100 -82.6%
1010069 AnTuTu

OnePlus 12R leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 82.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus 12R
$499
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 12R notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (76/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 12R is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 12R or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The OnePlus 12R edges out the ZTE Axon 40 pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the OnePlus 12R and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The OnePlus 12R has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 12R or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 12R or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The OnePlus 12R leads on performance (76/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 12R over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The OnePlus 12R is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.