Poco F8 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 58/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 205g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Poco F8 scores 16 points higher (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (90/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads ZTE Axon 40 by 209.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (91/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (90/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (86/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Poco F8 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.