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 (1,930,851 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X7 Pro
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Poco X7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1930851 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 (76/100 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 (76/100 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 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (76/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X7 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 1930851 | 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 | |
| Launch price | $369 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco X7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Poco X7 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X7 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X7 Pro and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X7 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 by 91.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X7 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (76/100 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 (76/100 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.