Realme C100x vs ZTE Axon 40
The Realme C100x (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 42/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C100x has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 219g).
Realme C100x
ZTE Axon 40
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 52/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1800
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 219g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Realme C100x vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 16 points higher (58/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C100x leads (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Realme C100x (61/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Realme C100x (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Realme C100x (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C100x notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Realme C100x | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 900 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | — |
Realme C100x
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Realme C100x
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C100x
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Realme C100x (61/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Realme C100x (73/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Realme C100x (51/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C100x notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (75/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Realme C100x or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably better than the Realme C100x — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Realme C100x and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Realme C100x has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C100x or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C100x or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Realme C100x over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Realme C100x is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.