Poco M3 Pro 5G vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Poco M3 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, 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 41/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 515,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M3 Pro 5G
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Poco M3 Pro 5G better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 199g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1736
- Faster charging: 65W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M3 Pro 5G vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 17 points higher (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (61/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (44/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (61/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (44/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Poco M3 Pro 5G are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M3 Pro 5G | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×75.3×8.9 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M3 Pro 5G and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Poco M3 Pro 5G by 48.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (61/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (89/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (44/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Poco M3 Pro 5G are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the Poco M3 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M3 Pro 5G and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Poco M3 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Poco M3 Pro 5G over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.