OnePlus Nord vs ZTE Axon 40
The OnePlus Nord (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 44/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4115); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 597,974); the OnePlus Nord is noticeably lighter (184g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord
ZTE Axon 40
What makes OnePlus Nord better?
- Lighter: 184g vs 200g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4115 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 14 points higher (58/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (52/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the OnePlus Nord are nearly equal (73/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord (52/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4115 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×73.3×8.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 184 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord
- 4115 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads OnePlus Nord by 40.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord (61/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the OnePlus Nord are nearly equal (73/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord (52/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 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?
The OnePlus Nord has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord over the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.