OnePlus Nord 4 vs ZTE Axon 40
The OnePlus Nord 4 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord 4 leads — 63/100 vs 58/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 4 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus Nord 4 is faster in AnTuTu (1,645,573 vs 1,010,069).
OnePlus Nord 4
ZTE Axon 40
- Higher AnTuTu: 1645573 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1860 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5045 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 199g vs 200g
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 53/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (51/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 4 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the OnePlus Nord 4 scores 5 points higher (63/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 4 leads (74/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 4 leads (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 4 is a bit better (74/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 4 is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 4 (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 4 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 4 is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 4 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 1645573 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1860 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5045 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" Fluid AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1240x2772 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, OxygenOS 14.1 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2150 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.6×75.0×8.0 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $498 | — |
OnePlus Nord 4
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
OnePlus Nord 4
- 6.7" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1240x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord 4
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus Nord 4 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Nord 4 leads ZTE Axon 40 by 62.9% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 4 is a bit better (74/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 4 is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 4 (51/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 4 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 4 is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 4 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The OnePlus Nord 4 edges out the ZTE Axon 40 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 4 and the ZTE Axon 40?
The OnePlus Nord 4 has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 4 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 4 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The OnePlus Nord 4 leads on performance (74/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 4 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The OnePlus Nord 4 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.