Realme 9 Pro Plus vs ZTE Axon 40
The Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 46/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 750,481).
Realme 9 Pro Plus
ZTE Axon 40
- Overall rating 46/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 69/100)
Comparing the Realme 9 Pro Plus vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 12 points higher (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Realme 9 Pro Plus are nearly equal (73/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (52/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Realme 9 Pro Plus | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 750481 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 936 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme 9 Pro Plus and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Realme 9 Pro Plus by 25.7% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Realme 9 Pro Plus are nearly equal (73/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (51/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (52/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably better than the Realme 9 Pro Plus — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 Pro Plus over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.