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 514,398); the Oppo Reno6 4G is noticeably lighter (173g vs 200g).

The ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably better than the Oppo Reno6 4G — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo Reno6 4G
Performance 41
Display 69
Camera 51
Battery 35
Portability 77
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
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 514398
  • 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).

Oppo Reno6 4G: The Oppo Reno6 4G 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 Reno6 4G ZTE Axon 40
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 514398 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/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Oppo Reno6 4G
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Oppo Reno6 4G
  • 4310 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Oppo Reno6 4G and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Oppo Reno6 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
48/100
514398 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 +49.1%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 leads Oppo Reno6 4G 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 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 Oppo Reno6 4G is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.