Poco M7 Plus 5G vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Poco M7 Plus 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 51/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 Plus 5G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 622,608).
Poco M7 Plus 5G
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 622608
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 65W vs 33W
- Lighter: 204g vs 217g
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Poco M7 Plus 5G vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 20 points higher (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (69/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Poco M7 Plus 5G | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 622608 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $168 | — |
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M7 Plus 5G and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Poco M7 Plus 5G by 51.8% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (69/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (80/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (86/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (68/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G by 20 points (71/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 Plus 5G over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.