OnePlus 13 vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The OnePlus 13 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13 leads — 83/100 vs 58/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the OnePlus 13 is faster in AnTuTu (2,849,183 vs 1,010,069).

The OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro by 25 points (83/100 vs 58/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 78
Battery 83
Portability 46
Value for money 78
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes OnePlus 13 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2849183 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 65W

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 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 213g

  • Better portability (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 13 vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the OnePlus 13 scores 25 points higher (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).

OnePlus 13: The OnePlus 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus 13 ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 2849183 1010069
Geekbench Single 3050 1298
Geekbench Multi 9700 3520
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 3168x1440 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 65W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 / OxygenOS 15 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP69
Dimensions 162.9×76.5×8.5 mm 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 213 g 199 g
Launch price $899
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus 13
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 13:42 hrs, total 31:17 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

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

OnePlus 13 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
83/100
2849183 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100 -182.1%
1010069 AnTuTu

OnePlus 13 leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 182.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus 13
$899
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (91/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (78/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (83/100 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 13 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro by 25 points (83/100 vs 58/100).

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

The OnePlus 13 has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.

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

The OnePlus 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).

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

The OnePlus 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 61/100).

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

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