Oppo A56s vs ZTE Axon 40

The Oppo A56s (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 35/100 (a 23-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 569,913); the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A56s doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Oppo A56s by 23 points (58/100 vs 35/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A56s
Performance 42
Display 44
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 67
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Oppo A56s better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 200g

  • Better portability (67/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 569913
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 684
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1900
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 42/100)
  • 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 A56s vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 23 points higher (58/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Oppo A56s (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Oppo A56s (73/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Oppo A56s (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 A56s is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100).

Oppo A56s: The Oppo A56s 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 A56s ZTE Axon 40
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 810 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 569913 1010069
Geekbench Single 684 1298
Geekbench Multi 1900 3520
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7"
Resolution 720x1612 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 10W
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 44 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 12, ColorOS 12.1 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 600 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 163.8×75.1×8.0 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 186 g 200 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Oppo A56s
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Oppo A56s
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Oppo A56s
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Oppo A56s and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Oppo A56s MediaTek Dimensity 810
35/100
569913 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 +43.6%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 leads Oppo A56s by 43.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Oppo A56s (61/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Oppo A56s (73/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Oppo A56s (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 A56s is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A56s or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Oppo A56s by 23 points (58/100 vs 35/100).

What is the rating of the Oppo A56s and the ZTE Axon 40?

The Oppo A56s has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Oppo A56s or the ZTE Axon 40?

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

Which is more powerful: the Oppo A56s or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Oppo A56s over the ZTE Axon 40?

The Oppo A56s is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.