Poco F3 vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The Poco F3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, 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 54/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4520); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 994,842).

The ZTE Axon 40 pro edges out the Poco F3 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F3
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 36
Battery 42
Portability 64
Value for money 48
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Poco F3 better?
  • Lighter: 196g vs 199g

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 994842
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4520 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F3 vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 4 points higher (58/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).

Poco F3: The Poco F3 is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F3 ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 994842 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520 3520
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4520 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W 65W
Main camera 48 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes
Dimensions 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 196 g 199 g
Launch price $370
Camera comparison
Poco F3
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
36
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Poco F3
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Poco F3
  • 4520 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless charging: no data
42
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F3 and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
54/100
994842 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100 +1.5%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Poco F3 by 1.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F3
$370
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100.

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco F3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F3 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro edges out the Poco F3 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco F3 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Poco F3 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F3 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 36/100).

Should you choose the Poco F3 over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Poco F3 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.