Poco X8 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 58/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 1,010,069).
Poco X8 Pro
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 196g vs 199g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 52/100)
- 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)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Poco X8 Pro scores 6 points higher (64/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (76/100 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 X8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1982033 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | — |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 96.2% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (76/100 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 X8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (68/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Poco X8 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 X8 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 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 X8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.