Realme 14 Pro+ vs ZTE Axon 40
The Realme 14 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 14 Pro+ leads — 64/100 vs 58/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 14 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme 14 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (1,107,631 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 14 Pro+
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Realme 14 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1107631 vs 1010069
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 191g vs 200g
- Better camera (61/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 3390
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 58/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 14 Pro+ vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Realme 14 Pro+ scores 6 points higher (64/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ leads (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ leads (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100. In the "display" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 14 Pro+ | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 1107631 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.3×8.0 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 14 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Realme 14 Pro+
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 14 Pro+
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 14 Pro+ and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme 14 Pro+ leads ZTE Axon 40 by 9.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 14 Pro+ or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Realme 14 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 Realme 14 Pro+ and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Realme 14 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 14 Pro+ or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Realme 14 Pro+ leads on camera score (61/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Realme 14 Pro+ over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Realme 14 Pro+ is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.