Poco X6 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The Poco X6 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X6 Pro leads — 60/100 vs 58/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the Poco X6 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,520,690 vs 1,010,069).

The Poco X6 Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 40 pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X6 Pro
Performance 67
Display 83
Camera 43
Battery 53
Portability 64
Value for money 62
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Poco X6 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1520690 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4265 vs 3520
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 65W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 199g

  • Higher performance (67/100 vs 61/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1239
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X6 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Poco X6 Pro scores 2 points higher (60/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X6 Pro is a bit better (67/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Poco X6 Pro are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X6 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X6 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).

Poco X6 Pro: The Poco X6 Pro is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco X6 Pro ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1520690 1010069
Geekbench Single 1239 1298
Geekbench Multi 4265 3520
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2712x1220 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 67W 65W
Main camera 64 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 / HyperOS Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 160.5×74.3×8.3 mm 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 186 g 199 g
Launch price $299
Camera comparison
Poco X6 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Poco X6 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Poco X6 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco X6 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X6 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra
60/100
1520690 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100 -50.6%
1010069 AnTuTu

Poco X6 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 50.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco X6 Pro
$299
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X6 Pro is a bit better (67/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Poco X6 Pro are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X6 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco X6 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X6 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Poco X6 Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 40 pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco X6 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Poco X6 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.

Which is more powerful: the Poco X6 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Poco X6 Pro leads on performance (67/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Poco X6 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Poco X6 Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.