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 (2,180,606 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 220g).

The Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro by 22 points (80/100 vs 58/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7 Pro
Performance 87
Display 90
Camera 67
Battery 87
Portability 46
Value for money 86
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Poco F7 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2180606 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 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).

Poco F7 Pro: The Poco F7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F7 Pro ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 2180606 1010069
Geekbench Single 3041 1298
Geekbench Multi 9494 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/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 32MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
67
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Poco F7 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Poco F7 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 13:00 hrs, total 28:39 hrs
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F7 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F7 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
80/100
2180606 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100 -115.9%
1010069 AnTuTu

Poco F7 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 115.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F7 Pro
$499
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
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.