OPPO K15 Pro+ vs ZTE Axon 40
The OPPO K15 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO K15 Pro+ leads — 72/100 vs 58/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO K15 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OPPO K15 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,032,039 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO K15 Pro+
ZTE Axon 40
What makes OPPO K15 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3032039 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 73/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 219g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO K15 Pro+ vs the ZTE Axon 40, the OPPO K15 Pro+ scores 14 points higher (72/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO K15 Pro+ leads (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO K15 Pro+ leads (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO K15 Pro+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO K15 Pro+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (94/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the OPPO K15 Pro+ (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO K15 Pro+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO K15 Pro+ | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 3032039 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2725 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8932 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2772x1272 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×77.5×8.3 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $509 | — |
Camera comparison
OPPO K15 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
OPPO K15 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1272
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OPPO K15 Pro+
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO K15 Pro+ and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO K15 Pro+ leads ZTE Axon 40 by 200.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO K15 Pro+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (90/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO K15 Pro+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (94/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the OPPO K15 Pro+ (51/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO K15 Pro+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (75/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO K15 Pro+ or the ZTE Axon 40?
The OPPO K15 Pro+ is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the OPPO K15 Pro+ and the ZTE Axon 40?
The OPPO K15 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO K15 Pro+ or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO K15 Pro+ or the ZTE Axon 40?
The OPPO K15 Pro+ leads on performance (90/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the OPPO K15 Pro+ over the ZTE Axon 40?
The OPPO K15 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.