Poco M7 Plus 5G vs ZTE Axon 40
The Poco M7 Plus 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 51/100 (a 7-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 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 617,626); the ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7 Plus 5G
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Poco M7 Plus 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2183
- Lighter: 200g vs 217g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M7 Plus 5G vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 7 points higher (58/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 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 is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (73/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M7 Plus 5G | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $168 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M7 Plus 5G and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Poco M7 Plus 5G by 38.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (73/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (68/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 edges out the Poco M7 Plus 5G by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 Plus 5G over the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.