Poco X7 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The Poco X7 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X7 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 58/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X7 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Poco X7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,884,839 vs 1,010,069).

The Poco X7 Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 40 pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X7 Pro
Performance 75
Display 83
Camera 37
Battery 65
Portability 59
Value for money 68
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Poco X7 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1884839 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1579 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6100 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
  • Lighter: 195g vs 199g

  • Higher performance (75/100 vs 61/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better portability (59/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X7 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Poco X7 Pro scores 6 points higher (64/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X7 Pro leads (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X7 Pro leads (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X7 Pro is a bit better (75/100 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 is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X7 Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X7 Pro is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).

Poco X7 Pro: The Poco X7 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 X7 Pro ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1884839 1010069
Geekbench Single 1579 1298
Geekbench Multi 6100 3520
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2712x1220 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W 65W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 / HyperOS 2 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.8×75.2×8.3 mm 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 195 g 199 g
Launch price $369
Camera comparison
Poco X7 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Poco X7 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 X7 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco X7 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X7 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra
64/100
1884839 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100 -86.6%
1010069 AnTuTu

Poco X7 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco X7 Pro
$369
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X7 Pro is a bit better (75/100 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 is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X7 Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco X7 Pro is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X7 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Poco X7 Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 40 pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco X7 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Poco X7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco X7 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco X7 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Poco X7 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Poco X7 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Poco X7 Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.