OnePlus Ace 6 vs ZTE Axon 40
The OnePlus Ace 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads — 73/100 vs 58/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 has the bigger battery (7800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus Ace 6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,332,530 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Ace 6
ZTE Axon 40
What makes OnePlus Ace 6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3332530 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7800 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 73/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 213g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 6 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the OnePlus Ace 6 scores 15 points higher (73/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (94/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 6 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 3332530 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2800x1272 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.3 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Ace 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Ace 6
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Ace 6
- 7800 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Ace 6 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6 leads ZTE Axon 40 by 229.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (92/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (94/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (51/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (79/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The OnePlus Ace 6 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 6 and the ZTE Axon 40?
The OnePlus Ace 6 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The OnePlus Ace 6 leads on performance (92/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 6 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The OnePlus Ace 6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.