OnePlus 9 vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The OnePlus 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 9 leads — 60/100 vs 58/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the OnePlus 9 is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 1,010,069).

The OnePlus 9 edges out the ZTE Axon 40 pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 9
Performance 64
Display 80
Camera 51
Battery 50
Portability 56
Value for money 32
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes OnePlus 9 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 1298
  • Lighter: 192g vs 199g

  • Higher performance (64/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 9 vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the OnePlus 9 scores 2 points higher (60/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 9 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 9 is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the OnePlus 9 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).

OnePlus 9: The OnePlus 9 is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus 9 ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1135878 1010069
Geekbench Single 1488 1298
Geekbench Multi 3373 3520
Display 6.5" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 65W 65W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 48 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 160.0×74.2×8.7 mm 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 192 g 199 g
Launch price $729
Camera comparison
OnePlus 9
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus 9
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus 9
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
50
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus 9 and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus 9 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
60/100
1135878 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100 -12.5%
1010069 AnTuTu

OnePlus 9 leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 12.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus 9
$729
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 9 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 9 is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the OnePlus 9 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 9 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The OnePlus 9 edges out the ZTE Axon 40 pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the OnePlus 9 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The OnePlus 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 9 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The OnePlus 9 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 9 over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The OnePlus 9 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.