OnePlus 15 vs ZTE Axon 40
The OnePlus 15 (2025) 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 15 leads — 86/100 vs 58/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15
ZTE Axon 40
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 73/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 213g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the OnePlus 15 scores 28 points higher (86/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (97/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 3606149 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| 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 | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads ZTE Axon 40 by 257.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (97/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (78/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (89/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 by 28 points (86/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the ZTE Axon 40?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.