Oppo A97 5G vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Oppo A97 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, 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 41/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 569,913); the ZTE Axon 40 pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A97 5G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A97 5G
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Oppo A97 5G better?
- Overall rating 41/100
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1900
- Faster charging: 65W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A97 5G vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 17 points higher (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Oppo A97 5G (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A97 5G (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A97 5G | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 569913 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 684 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | — | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Oppo A97 5G
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Oppo A97 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A97 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A97 5G and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Oppo A97 5G by 43.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Oppo A97 5G (61/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A97 5G (89/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A97 5G or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the Oppo A97 5G — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Oppo A97 5G and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Oppo A97 5G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A97 5G or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A97 5G or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A97 5G over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.