Oppo Reno4 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40

The Oppo Reno4 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 45/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 514,398); the Oppo Reno4 Pro is noticeably lighter (161g vs 200g).

The ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably better than the Oppo Reno4 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo Reno4 Pro
Performance 41
Display 68
Camera 39
Battery 32
Portability 86
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Oppo Reno4 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 161g vs 200g

  • Better portability (86/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 514398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1762
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (73/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo Reno4 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 13 points higher (58/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Oppo Reno4 Pro (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (73/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Oppo Reno4 Pro (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno4 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (86/100 vs 53/100).

Oppo Reno4 Pro: The Oppo Reno4 Pro 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 Reno4 Pro ZTE Axon 40
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 514398 1010069
Geekbench Single 746 1298
Geekbench Multi 1762 3520
Display 6.5" Super AMOLED 6.7"
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 65W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 44 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 10, ColorOS 7.2 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 500 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 160.2×73.2×7.7 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 161 g 200 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Oppo Reno4 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Oppo Reno4 Pro
  • 6.5" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
68
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Oppo Reno4 Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
32
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Oppo Reno4 Pro and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Oppo Reno4 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
45/100
514398 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 +49.1%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 leads Oppo Reno4 Pro by 49.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Oppo Reno4 Pro (61/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (73/100 vs 68/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Oppo Reno4 Pro (52/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno4 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (86/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo Reno4 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably better than the Oppo Reno4 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Oppo Reno4 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40?

The Oppo Reno4 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Oppo Reno4 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Oppo Reno4 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Oppo Reno4 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40?

The Oppo Reno4 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.