OnePlus 15T vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The OnePlus 15T (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 15T leads — 86/100 vs 58/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15T has the bigger battery (6400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the OnePlus 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,927,976 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15T
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes OnePlus 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3927976 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 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 206g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15T vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the OnePlus 15T scores 28 points higher (86/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T 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 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the OnePlus 15T are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15T | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3927976 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6400 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.6×71.8×8.4 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15T
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15T
- 6400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15T and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15T leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 288.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 40 pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T 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 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (84/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the OnePlus 15T are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15T or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro by 28 points (86/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15T and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The OnePlus 15T has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15T or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The OnePlus 15T leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15T or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The OnePlus 15T leads on performance (98/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15T over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The OnePlus 15T 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.