Oppo A9 vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The Oppo A9 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70, 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 28/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4020); the main camera is 16 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 303,398).

The ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 by 30 points (58/100 vs 28/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A9
Performance 20
Display 57
Camera 14
Battery 32
Portability 62
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Oppo A9 better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 199g

  • Better portability (62/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 303398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 341
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 779
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4020 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 16MP

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better camera (44/100 vs 14/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo A9 vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 30 points higher (58/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (61/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (44/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (61/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (44/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Oppo A9 (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A9 is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).

Oppo A9: The Oppo A9 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Oppo A9 ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor MediaTek Helio P70 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 303398 1010069
Geekbench Single 341 1298
Geekbench Multi 779 3520
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 4020 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 65W
Main camera 16 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 162.0×76.1×8.3 mm 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 190 g 199 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Oppo A9
  • Main: 16MP
  • Front: 16MP
14
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Oppo A9
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Oppo A9
  • 4020 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Oppo A9 and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Oppo A9 MediaTek Helio P70
28/100
303398 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100 +70.0%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Oppo A9 by 70.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (61/100 vs 20/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (89/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (44/100 vs 14/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Oppo A9 (52/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Oppo A9 is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A9 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 by 30 points (58/100 vs 28/100).

What is the rating of the Oppo A9 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Oppo A9 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Oppo A9 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 14/100).

Which is more powerful: the Oppo A9 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 20/100).

Should you choose the Oppo A9 over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Oppo A9 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.