Poco C85x vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Poco C85x (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300, 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 42/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85x has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 32 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 639,225); the ZTE Axon 40 pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85x doesn't.
Poco C85x
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Overall rating 42/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2073
- Faster charging: 65W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 210g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Poco C85x vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 16 points higher (58/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (61/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (44/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Poco C85x (44/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Poco C85x are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Poco C85x | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Poco C85x
- Main: 32MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco C85x
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco C85x
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco C85x and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Poco C85x by 36.7% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (89/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Poco C85x (44/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Poco C85x are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Poco C85x or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the Poco C85x — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Poco C85x and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Poco C85x has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85x or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85x or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85x over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Poco C85x is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.