Realme GT 8 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 58/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,010,069).
Realme GT 8 Pro
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 207g
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 26 points higher (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (73/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
| Specification | Realme GT 8 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $599 | — |
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme GT 8 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 290.4% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (98/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (73/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (83/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro by 26 points (84/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.