OnePlus Nord CE5 vs ZTE Axon 40
The OnePlus Nord CE5 (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Apex, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord CE5 leads — 61/100 vs 58/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord CE5 has the bigger battery (7100 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord CE5
ZTE Axon 40
What makes OnePlus Nord CE5 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1696968 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 199g vs 200g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (51/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord CE5 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the OnePlus Nord CE5 scores 3 points higher (61/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 leads (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 is a bit better (70/100 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 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord CE5 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 8350 Apex | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 1696968 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1398 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4313 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" Fluid AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 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 | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 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 | $295 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord CE5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 6.8" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 is a bit better (70/100 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 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (68/100 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).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord CE5 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The OnePlus Nord CE5 edges out the ZTE Axon 40 by just 3 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 61/100, 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 (70/100 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.