OnePlus Nord 2T vs ZTE Axon 40
The OnePlus Nord 2T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 53/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus Nord 2T is faster in AnTuTu (1,017,976 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 2T
ZTE Axon 40
What makes OnePlus Nord 2T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1017976 vs 1010069
- Lighter: 190g vs 200g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1114
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 3281
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 2T vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 5 points higher (58/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the OnePlus Nord 2T are nearly equal (61/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the OnePlus Nord 2T are nearly equal (73/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 2T | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 1017976 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1114 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11, OxygenOS 12.1 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×73.2×8.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 2T
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 2T
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 2T
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 2T and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Nord 2T leads ZTE Axon 40 by 0.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the OnePlus Nord 2T are nearly equal (61/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the OnePlus Nord 2T are nearly equal (73/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 2T or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 edges out the OnePlus Nord 2T by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 2T and the ZTE Axon 40?
The OnePlus Nord 2T has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 2T or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 2T over the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.