OnePlus 14 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The OnePlus 14 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads — 85/100 vs 58/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 14 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the OnePlus 14 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).

The OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro by 27 points (85/100 vs 58/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 14 Pro
Performance 98
Display 89
Camera 77
Battery 83
Portability 40
Value for money 82
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes OnePlus 14 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 65W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (77/100 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 219g

  • Better portability (52/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 14 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the OnePlus 14 Pro scores 27 points higher (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro 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 40/100).

OnePlus 14 Pro: The OnePlus 14 Pro 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 14 Pro ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 3942923 1010069
Geekbench Single 3640 1298
Geekbench Multi 11033 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 48 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 / OxygenOS 16 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 219 g 199 g
Launch price $830
Camera comparison
OnePlus 14 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
77
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus 14 Pro
  • 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 14 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • 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 14 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus 14 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100
3942923 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100 -290.4%
1010069 AnTuTu

OnePlus 14 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 290.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus 14 Pro
$830
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (98/100 vs 61/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (77/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro 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 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 14 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro by 27 points (85/100 vs 58/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus 14 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The OnePlus 14 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 14 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The OnePlus 14 Pro leads on camera score (77/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 14 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The OnePlus 14 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 14 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The OnePlus 14 Pro 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.