Oppo Reno6 4G vs ZTE Axon 40
The Oppo Reno6 4G (2021) 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 48/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4310); the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 517,460); the Oppo Reno6 4G is noticeably lighter (173g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo Reno6 4G
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Oppo Reno6 4G better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 200g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4310 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo Reno6 4G vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 10 points higher (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Oppo Reno6 4G (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Oppo Reno6 4G are nearly equal (73/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100. In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Oppo Reno6 4G (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno6 4G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (77/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo Reno6 4G | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4310 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 44 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11, ColorOS 11.1 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×73.3×7.8 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 173 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Oppo Reno6 4G
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Oppo Reno6 4G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo Reno6 4G
- 4310 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo Reno6 4G and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Oppo Reno6 4G by 48.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Oppo Reno6 4G (61/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Oppo Reno6 4G are nearly equal (73/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Oppo Reno6 4G (52/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno6 4G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (77/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo Reno6 4G or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably better than the Oppo Reno6 4G — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Oppo Reno6 4G and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Oppo Reno6 4G has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which is more powerful: the Oppo Reno6 4G or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Oppo Reno6 4G over the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.