Poco X7 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40

The Poco X7 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. 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 64 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 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
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
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
  • Lighter: 195g vs 200g

  • Higher performance (75/100 vs 61/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 73/100)
  • Better portability (59/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X7 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40, 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 "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 37/100). 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 Poco X7 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 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 53/100).

Poco X7 Pro: The Poco X7 Pro is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco X7 Pro ZTE Axon 40
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 1884839 1010069
Geekbench Single 1579 1298
Geekbench Multi 6100 3520
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7"
Resolution 2712x1220 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 44 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 15 / HyperOS 2 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.8×75.2×8.3 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 195 g 200 g
Price $370
Camera comparison
Poco X7 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Poco X7 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Poco X7 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

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

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

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

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco X7 Pro
$370
ZTE Axon 40
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 Poco X7 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 73/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 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 53/100).

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

The Poco X7 Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 40 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?

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

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

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 37/100).

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

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

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

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