Oppo F9 vs ZTE Axon 40

The Oppo F9 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 26/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 16 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 314,537); the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo F9 doesn't; the Oppo F9 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 200g).

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 by 32 points (58/100 vs 26/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Oppo F9

Performance 20
Display 58
Camera 17
Battery 12
Portability 78
Value for money —

ZTE Axon 40

Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money —

What makes Oppo F9 better?

  • Lighter: 169g vs 200g

  • Better portability (78/100 vs 53/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 314537
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 341
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 779
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 16MP

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 17/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (73/100 vs 58/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo F9 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 32 points higher (58/100 vs 26/100). 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 17/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 (61/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Oppo F9 (73/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 (51/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo F9 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (78/100 vs 53/100).

ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Oppo F9 ZTE Axon 40
Processor MediaTek Helio P60 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 314537 1010069
Geekbench Single 341 1298
Geekbench Multi 779 3520
Display 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD 6.7"
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2400
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 3500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 20W —
Main camera 16 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 25 MP 44 MP
RAM 4GB —
Storage 64GB 128GB
OS Android 8.1 (Oreo); ColorOS 5.2 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC no yes
Dimensions 156.7×74.0×8.0 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 169 g 200 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Oppo F9

  • Main: 16MP f/1.8
  • Front: 25MP
17
camera

ZTE Axon 40

  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera

Display comparison

Oppo F9

  • 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
58
display

ZTE Axon 40

  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display

Battery and charging

Oppo F9

  • 3500 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery

ZTE Axon 40

  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Oppo F9 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Oppo F9 MediaTek Helio P60
26/100
314537 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 +68.9%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 leads Oppo F9 by 68.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 (61/100 vs 20/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Oppo F9 (73/100 vs 58/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 (51/100 vs 17/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 (52/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Oppo F9 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (78/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Oppo F9 or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 by 32 points (58/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Oppo F9 and the ZTE Axon 40?

The Oppo F9 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Oppo F9 or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 17/100).

Which is more powerful: the Oppo F9 or the ZTE Axon 40?

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

Should you choose the Oppo F9 over the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.