OnePlus 9 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40
The OnePlus 9 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 9 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 58/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,185,805 vs 1,010,069).
OnePlus 9 Pro
ZTE Axon 40
- Higher AnTuTu: 1185805 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 1298
- Lighter: 197g vs 200g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (59/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 73/100)
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Overall rating 58/100
Comparing the OnePlus 9 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40, the OnePlus 9 Pro scores 6 points higher (64/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (90/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro is a bit better (59/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100.
| Specification | OnePlus 9 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 1185805 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 3216x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×73.6×8.7 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $969 | — |
OnePlus 9 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
OnePlus 9 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3216x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 9 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 9 Pro and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 9 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 by 17.4% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (90/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro is a bit better (59/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100.
Which is better: the OnePlus 9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?
The OnePlus 9 Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 40 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 9 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40?
The OnePlus 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?
The OnePlus 9 Pro leads on camera score (59/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 9 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40?
The OnePlus 9 Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.