OnePlus Nord 6 vs ZTE Axon 40
The OnePlus Nord 6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord 6 leads — 68/100 vs 58/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 6 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus Nord 6 is faster in AnTuTu (2,314,061 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 6
ZTE Axon 40
What makes OnePlus Nord 6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2314061 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 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 210g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 6 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the OnePlus Nord 6 scores 10 points higher (68/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 leads (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 leads (69/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (94/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (69/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 6 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 2314061 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 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 | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×77.5×8.5 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 6
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 6 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Nord 6 leads ZTE Axon 40 by 129.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (81/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (94/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (69/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 6 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The OnePlus Nord 6 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 6 and the ZTE Axon 40?
The OnePlus Nord 6 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 6 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 6 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The OnePlus Nord 6 leads on performance (81/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 6 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The OnePlus Nord 6 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.