Poco F4 vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Poco F4 (2022) 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 56/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 961,250).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F4
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Poco F4 better?
- Faster charging: 67W vs 65W
- Lighter: 195g vs 199g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 961250
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F4 vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 2 points higher (58/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Poco F4 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100. In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F4 is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F4 | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 961250 | 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 | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 64 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 12 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×76.0×7.7 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F4
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F4
- 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 F4
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F4 and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Poco F4 by 4.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Poco F4 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.
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 F4 is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F4 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro edges out the Poco F4 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F4 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Poco F4 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Should you choose the Poco F4 over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Poco F4 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.