OnePlus 7 vs ZTE Axon 40
The OnePlus 7 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 46/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3700); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 824,513); the OnePlus 7 is noticeably lighter (182g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 7
ZTE Axon 40
What makes OnePlus 7 better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 200g
- Better display (83/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3700 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 7 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 12 points higher (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 7 is a bit better (83/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the OnePlus 7 (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 7 (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 7 is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 7 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.4" Optic AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 157.7×74.8×8.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 7
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 7
- 6.4" Optic AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 7
- 3700 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 7 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads OnePlus 7 by 18.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 7 is a bit better (83/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the OnePlus 7 (51/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 7 (52/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 7 is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 7 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably better than the OnePlus 7 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 7 and the ZTE Axon 40?
The OnePlus 7 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 7 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 7 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 7 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.