Oppo Reno8 5G vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Oppo Reno8 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300, 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 56/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 954,090); the Oppo Reno8 5G is noticeably lighter (179g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo Reno8 5G
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Oppo Reno8 5G better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Lighter: 179g vs 199g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (75/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 954090
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1114
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 3281
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo Reno8 5G vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 2 points higher (58/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Oppo Reno8 5G are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (75/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo Reno8 5G | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 954090 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1114 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 65W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 112 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, ColorOS 12.1 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×73.4×7.7 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Oppo Reno8 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Oppo Reno8 5G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo Reno8 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo Reno8 5G and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Oppo Reno8 5G by 5.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Oppo Reno8 5G are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (89/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (75/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo Reno8 5G or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro edges out the Oppo Reno8 5G by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Oppo Reno8 5G and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Oppo Reno8 5G has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo Reno8 5G or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Oppo Reno8 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Oppo Reno8 5G over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.