OnePlus Nord CE5 vs ZTE Axon 40
The OnePlus Nord CE5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord CE5 leads — 62/100 vs 58/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord CE5 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus Nord CE5 is faster in AnTuTu (1,696,968 vs 1,010,069).
OnePlus Nord CE5
ZTE Axon 40
- Higher AnTuTu: 1696968 vs 1010069
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 199g vs 200g
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 53/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (51/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the OnePlus Nord CE5 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the OnePlus Nord CE5 scores 4 points higher (62/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 leads (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Nord CE5 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 1696968 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" Fluid AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1430 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
OnePlus Nord CE5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 6.8" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus Nord CE5 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Nord CE5 leads ZTE Axon 40 by 68.0% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (77/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (51/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord CE5 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The OnePlus Nord CE5 edges out the ZTE Axon 40 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord CE5 and the ZTE Axon 40?
The OnePlus Nord CE5 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord CE5 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 CE5 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The OnePlus Nord CE5 leads on performance (77/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord CE5 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The OnePlus Nord CE5 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.