Oppo A9x vs ZTE Axon 40

The Oppo A9x (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 30/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4020); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 303,398).

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Oppo A9x by 28 points (58/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A9x
Performance 20
Display 57
Camera 31
Battery 22
Portability 62
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Oppo A9x 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 48MP

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (73/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo A9x vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 28 points higher (58/100 vs 30/100). 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 31/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (52/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Oppo A9x (61/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Oppo A9x (73/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Oppo A9x (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Oppo A9x (52/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A9x is a bit better (62/100 vs 53/100).

Oppo A9x: The Oppo A9x 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 A9x ZTE Axon 40
Processor MediaTek Helio P70 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 303398 1010069
Geekbench Single 341 1298
Geekbench Multi 779 3520
Display 6.5" LTPS IPS LCD 6.7"
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4020 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 20W
Main camera 48 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 A9x
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Oppo A9x
  • 6.5" LTPS IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Oppo A9x
  • 4020 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Oppo A9x and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Oppo A9x MediaTek Helio P70
30/100
303398 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 +70.0%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 leads Oppo A9x 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 A9x (61/100 vs 20/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Oppo A9x (73/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Oppo A9x (51/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Oppo A9x (52/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Oppo A9x is a bit better (62/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A9x or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Oppo A9x by 28 points (58/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Oppo A9x and the ZTE Axon 40?

The Oppo A9x has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Oppo A9x or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Oppo A9x or the ZTE Axon 40?

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

Should you choose the Oppo A9x over the ZTE Axon 40?

The Oppo A9x is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.