Realme GT7 (China) vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The Realme GT7 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 (China) leads — 71/100 vs 58/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 (China) has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Realme GT7 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (2,835,794 vs 1,010,069).

The Realme GT7 (China) is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT7 (China)
Performance 89
Display 94
Camera 35
Battery 72
Portability 54
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Realme GT7 (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2835794 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 65W

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 61/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 199g vs 203g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT7 (China) vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Realme GT7 (China) scores 13 points higher (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 (China) and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).

Realme GT7 (China): The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme GT7 (China) ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 2835794 1010069
Geekbench Single 2729 1298
Geekbench Multi 8430 3520
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1280x2800 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 65W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.4×76.0×8.3 mm 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 203 g 199 g
Price
Camera comparison
Realme GT7 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Realme GT7 (China)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Realme GT7 (China)
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme GT7 (China) and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme GT7 (China) MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
71/100
2835794 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100 -180.8%
1010069 AnTuTu

Realme GT7 (China) leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 180.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (89/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (72/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 (China) and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT7 (China) or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Realme GT7 (China) is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Realme GT7 (China) and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Realme GT7 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme GT7 (China) or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme GT7 (China) or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Realme GT7 (China) leads on performance (89/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Realme GT7 (China) over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.