OPPO Reno 15 vs ZTE Axon 40
The OPPO Reno 15 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno 15 leads — 63/100 vs 58/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OPPO Reno 15 is faster in AnTuTu (1,394,716 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Reno 15
ZTE Axon 40
What makes OPPO Reno 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1394716 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4106 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 186g vs 200g
- Higher performance (66/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1270
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (51/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO Reno 15 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the OPPO Reno 15 scores 5 points higher (63/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 15 leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 15 is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 15 is a bit better (80/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (73/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO Reno 15 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 1394716 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | — |
Camera comparison
OPPO Reno 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
OPPO Reno 15
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OPPO Reno 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO Reno 15 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno 15 leads ZTE Axon 40 by 38.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 15 is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 15 is a bit better (80/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (78/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (73/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Reno 15 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The OPPO Reno 15 edges out the ZTE Axon 40 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno 15 and the ZTE Axon 40?
The OPPO Reno 15 has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno 15 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno 15 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The OPPO Reno 15 leads on performance (66/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno 15 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The OPPO Reno 15 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.