Poco M6 vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The Poco M6 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, 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 40/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 513,809); the ZTE Axon 40 pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the Poco M6 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M6
Performance 42
Display 43
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 60
Value for money 62
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Poco M6 better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 199g

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 513809
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 732
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1954
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better camera (44/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M6 vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 18 points higher (58/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Poco M6 (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).

Poco M6: The Poco M6 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M6 ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 513809 1010069
Geekbench Single 732 1298
Geekbench Multi 1954 3520
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1600x720 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 65W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 / MIUI 14 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 600 nits 1000 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 195 g 199 g
Launch price $120
Camera comparison
Poco M6
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Poco M6
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Poco M6
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M6 and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M6 MediaTek Dimensity 6100+
40/100
513809 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100 +49.1%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Poco M6 by 49.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M6
$120
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Poco M6 (61/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (89/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M6 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the Poco M6 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Poco M6 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Poco M6 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco M6 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Poco M6 over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Poco M6 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.