OnePlus 12R vs ZTE Axon 40
The OnePlus 12R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. 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 64 MP; the OnePlus 12R is faster in AnTuTu (1,844,595 vs 1,010,069).
OnePlus 12R
ZTE Axon 40
- Higher AnTuTu: 1844595 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (62/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 73/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 207g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 12R vs the ZTE Axon 40, 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 "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 35/100). 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 (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 12R is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (51/100 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 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 12R | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 1844595 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×75.3×8.8 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
OnePlus 12R
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
OnePlus 12R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 12R
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 12R and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 12R leads ZTE Axon 40 by 82.6% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 12R notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (76/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 12R is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (51/100 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 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 12R or the ZTE Axon 40?
The OnePlus 12R edges out the ZTE Axon 40 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?
The OnePlus 12R has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 12R or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 12R or the ZTE Axon 40?
The OnePlus 12R leads on performance (76/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 12R over the ZTE Axon 40?
The OnePlus 12R is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.