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 998,482).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F3
ZTE Axon 40 pro
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 998482
- 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F3 | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 998482 | 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) | 1300 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.4×7.8 mm | 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
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F3
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F3
- 4520 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F3 and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Poco F3 by 1.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 pro
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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.