Poco F7 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Poco F7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 58/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Poco F7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,301,212 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7 Pro
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Poco F7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2301212 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 220g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F7 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Poco F7 Pro scores 22 points higher (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Pro leads (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Pro leads (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F7 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 2301212 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.3×75.0×8.1 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F7 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F7 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:00 hrs, total 28:39 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F7 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 127.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (87/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (67/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (87/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro by 22 points (80/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F7 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Poco F7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Poco F7 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Poco F7 Pro leads on performance (87/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Poco F7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.