Oppo Reno5 4G vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The Oppo Reno5 4G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 48/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4310); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 514,398); the ZTE Axon 40 pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo Reno5 4G doesn't; the Oppo Reno5 4G is noticeably lighter (171g vs 199g).

The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the Oppo Reno5 4G — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo Reno5 4G
Performance 41
Display 69
Camera 51
Battery 35
Portability 80
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Oppo Reno5 4G better?
  • Lighter: 171g vs 199g

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (80/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 514398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1762
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4310 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 50W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo Reno5 4G vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 10 points higher (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Oppo Reno5 4G (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Oppo Reno5 4G (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno5 4G is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Oppo Reno5 4G (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno5 4G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (80/100 vs 52/100).

Oppo Reno5 4G: The Oppo Reno5 4G is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Oppo Reno5 4G ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 514398 1010069
Geekbench Single 746 1298
Geekbench Multi 1762 3520
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4310 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 50W 65W
Main camera 64 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 44 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11, ColorOS 11.1 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 600 nits 1000 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 159.1×73.3×7.7 mm 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 171 g 199 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Oppo Reno5 4G
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Oppo Reno5 4G
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Oppo Reno5 4G
  • 4310 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Oppo Reno5 4G and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Oppo Reno5 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
48/100
514398 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100 +49.1%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Oppo Reno5 4G by 49.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Oppo Reno5 4G (61/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Oppo Reno5 4G (89/100 vs 69/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno5 4G is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Oppo Reno5 4G (52/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno5 4G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (80/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo Reno5 4G or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the Oppo Reno5 4G — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Oppo Reno5 4G and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Oppo Reno5 4G has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Oppo Reno5 4G or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Oppo Reno5 4G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Oppo Reno5 4G or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

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

Should you choose the Oppo Reno5 4G over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Oppo Reno5 4G is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.