Realme 6 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Realme 6 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 43/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 517,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 6 Pro
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Realme 6 Pro better?
- Better camera (48/100 vs 44/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 202g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 6 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 15 points higher (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Realme 6 Pro (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Realme 6 Pro (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 6 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Realme 6 Pro (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Realme 6 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 6 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10.0; Realme UI | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.8×8.9 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 6 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme 6 Pro
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 6 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 6 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Realme 6 Pro by 48.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Realme 6 Pro (61/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Realme 6 Pro (89/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 6 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Realme 6 Pro (52/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Realme 6 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 6 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the Realme 6 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Realme 6 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Realme 6 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme 6 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme 6 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.