OnePlus 14 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40

The OnePlus 14 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. 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 64 MP; the OnePlus 14 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 219g).

The OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 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
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
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

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

  • Better portability (53/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 14 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40, 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 51/100). 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 (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 14 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 40/100).

OnePlus 14 Pro: The OnePlus 14 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 14 Pro ZTE Axon 40
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 3942923 1010069
Geekbench Single 3640 1298
Geekbench Multi 11033 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 48 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 44 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 16 / OxygenOS 16 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 219 g 200 g
Price $830
Camera comparison
OnePlus 14 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
77
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus 14 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 14 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 14 Pro and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

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

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

Benchmarks
Price and availability
OnePlus 14 Pro
$830
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (89/100 vs 73/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (77/100 vs 51/100).

battery

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

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

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

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

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

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

The OnePlus 14 Pro leads on camera score (77/100 vs 51/100).

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

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

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

The OnePlus 14 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.