OnePlus 13 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40

The OnePlus 13 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 58/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus 13 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,010,069).

The OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 by 26 points (84/100 vs 58/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13 Pro
Performance 92
Display 89
Camera 78
Battery 83
Portability 46
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes OnePlus 13 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 73/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 200g vs 213g

  • Better portability (53/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 13 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40, the OnePlus 13 Pro scores 26 points higher (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).

OnePlus 13 Pro: The OnePlus 13 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus 13 Pro ZTE Axon 40
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 3119308 1010069
Geekbench Single 3041 1298
Geekbench Multi 9494 3520
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7"
Resolution 3168x1440 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 44 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 15 / OxygenOS 15 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes
Protection IP69
Dimensions 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 213 g 200 g
Price $899
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus 13 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus 13 Pro and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus 13 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100
3119308 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 -208.8%
1010069 AnTuTu

OnePlus 13 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 by 208.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
OnePlus 13 Pro
$899
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (92/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (89/100 vs 73/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (78/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (83/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?

The OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 by 26 points (84/100 vs 58/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus 13 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40?

The OnePlus 13 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?

The OnePlus 13 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 51/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?

The OnePlus 13 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 13 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40?

The OnePlus 13 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.