Oppo A53s vs ZTE Axon 40

The Oppo A53s (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 26/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 251,428); the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A53s doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s by 32 points (58/100 vs 26/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A53s
Performance 18
Display 44
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 63
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Oppo A53s better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 200g

  • Better portability (63/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 251428
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 272
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 992
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (73/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo A53s vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 32 points higher (58/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (61/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Oppo A53s (73/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A53s is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).

Oppo A53s: The Oppo A53s is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Oppo A53s ZTE Axon 40
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 251428 1010069
Geekbench Single 272 1298
Geekbench Multi 992 3520
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.7"
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 44 MP
RAM 4GB
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android 10, ColorOS 7.2 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC no yes
Dimensions 163.9×75.1×8.4 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 186 g 200 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Oppo A53s
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Oppo A53s
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Oppo A53s
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Oppo A53s and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Oppo A53s Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
26/100
251428 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 +75.1%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 leads Oppo A53s by 75.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (61/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Oppo A53s (73/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (51/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Oppo A53s is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A53s or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s by 32 points (58/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Oppo A53s and the ZTE Axon 40?

The Oppo A53s has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Oppo A53s or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Oppo A53s or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the Oppo A53s over the ZTE Axon 40?

The Oppo A53s is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.