Poco M4 Pro 5G vs ZTE Axon 40
The Poco M4 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 45/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 569,913).
Poco M4 Pro 5G
ZTE Axon 40
- Lighter: 195g vs 200g
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 53/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1900
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Poco M4 Pro 5G vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 13 points higher (58/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (73/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M4 Pro 5G and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M4 Pro 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Poco M4 Pro 5G | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 569913 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 684 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $230 | — |
Poco M4 Pro 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Poco M4 Pro 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M4 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M4 Pro 5G and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Poco M4 Pro 5G by 43.6% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (61/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (73/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (51/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M4 Pro 5G and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M4 Pro 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Poco M4 Pro 5G or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably better than the Poco M4 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M4 Pro 5G and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Poco M4 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M4 Pro 5G or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M4 Pro 5G or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco M4 Pro 5G over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Poco M4 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.