Oppo Reno8 5G vs ZTE Axon 40
The Oppo Reno8 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 56/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 954,090); the Oppo Reno8 5G is noticeably lighter (179g vs 200g).
Oppo Reno8 5G
ZTE Axon 40
- Lighter: 179g vs 200g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 53/100)
- 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: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 69/100)
Comparing the Oppo Reno8 5G vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 2 points higher (58/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Oppo Reno8 5G are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Oppo Reno8 5G 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 is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (75/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Oppo Reno8 5G | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 954090 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1114 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 112 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, ColorOS 12.1 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×73.4×7.7 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Oppo Reno8 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Oppo Reno8 5G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo Reno8 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Oppo Reno8 5G and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Oppo Reno8 5G by 5.5% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Oppo Reno8 5G are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Oppo Reno8 5G 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 is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (75/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Oppo Reno8 5G or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 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?
The Oppo Reno8 5G has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Should you choose the Oppo Reno8 5G over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Oppo Reno8 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.