OnePlus Nord vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The OnePlus Nord (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 44/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4115); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 597,974); the OnePlus Nord is noticeably lighter (184g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes OnePlus Nord better?
- Lighter: 184g vs 199g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4115 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 14 points higher (58/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (52/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord (52/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (67/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4115 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×73.3×8.2 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 184 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord
- 4115 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 pro leads OnePlus Nord by 40.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord (61/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord (89/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord (52/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (67/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The OnePlus Nord has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.