Poco M6 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Poco M6 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 40/100 (a 18-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 513,809); the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 doesn't.
Poco M6
ZTE Axon 40
- Lighter: 195g vs 200g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 53/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 732
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1954
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Poco M6 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 18 points higher (58/100 vs 40/100). 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 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Poco M6 (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Poco M6 (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Poco M6 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 732 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1954 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / MIUI 14 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | — |
Poco M6
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Poco M6
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M6 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Poco M6 by 49.1% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Poco M6 (61/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (73/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Poco M6 (51/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Poco M6 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 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?
The Poco M6 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M6 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco M6 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Poco M6 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.