Poco X8 Pro Max vs ZTE Axon 40
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 58/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 73/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 218g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 13 points higher (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 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 X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 2604459 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $469 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads ZTE Axon 40 by 157.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (91/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 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 X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (77/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.