Oppo A9 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Oppo A9 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 28/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4020); the main camera is 16 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 303,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A9
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Oppo A9 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 200g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 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: 64MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A9 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 30 points higher (58/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (61/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Oppo A9 (73/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (51/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Oppo A9 (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A9 is a bit better (62/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A9 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P70 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 303398 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 341 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 779 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×76.1×8.3 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Oppo A9
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Oppo A9
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A9
- 4020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A9 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Oppo A9 by 70.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (61/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Oppo A9 (73/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (51/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 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 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A9 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 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?
The Oppo A9 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A9 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A9 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A9 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.