Poco F3 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Poco F3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 54/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4520); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 998,482).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F3
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Poco F3 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 200g
- Better display (79/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 998482
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4520 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (51/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F3 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 4 points higher (58/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100. In the "display" category, the Poco F3 is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Poco F3 (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F3 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 998482 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4520 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.4×7.8 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $370 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F3
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Poco F3
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F3
- 4520 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F3 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Poco F3 by 1.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F3 is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Poco F3 (51/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F3 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 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?
The Poco F3 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F3 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the Poco F3 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Poco F3 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.