Oppo Reno5 5G vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The Oppo Reno5 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, 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 49/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 597,974); the ZTE Axon 40 pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo Reno5 5G doesn't; the Oppo Reno5 5G is noticeably lighter (172g vs 199g).

The ZTE Axon 40 pro edges out the Oppo Reno5 5G by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo Reno5 5G
Performance 44
Display 69
Camera 48
Battery 38
Portability 77
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Oppo Reno5 5G better?
  • Lighter: 172g vs 199g

  • Better camera (48/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (77/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 597974
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 799
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1836
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo Reno5 5G vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 9 points higher (58/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (52/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Oppo Reno5 5G (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Oppo Reno5 5G (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno5 5G and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno5 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (77/100 vs 52/100).

Oppo Reno5 5G: The Oppo Reno5 5G 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 5G ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 597974 1010069
Geekbench Single 799 1298
Geekbench Multi 1836 3520
Display 6.4" OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4300 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 65W 65W
Main camera 64 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11, ColorOS 11.1 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 750 nits 1000 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 159.1×73.4×7.9 mm 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 172 g 199 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Oppo Reno5 5G
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
48
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Oppo Reno5 5G
  • 6.4" OLED
  • 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 5G
  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
38
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Oppo Reno5 5G and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Oppo Reno5 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
49/100
597974 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100 +40.8%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Oppo Reno5 5G by 40.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Oppo Reno5 5G (61/100 vs 44/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Oppo Reno5 5G (89/100 vs 69/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno5 5G and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno5 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (77/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo Reno5 5G or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro edges out the Oppo Reno5 5G by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Oppo Reno5 5G and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Oppo Reno5 5G has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.

Which is more powerful: the Oppo Reno5 5G or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the Oppo Reno5 5G over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Oppo Reno5 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.