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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT7 (China)
ZTE Axon 40 pro
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).
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 | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme GT7 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme GT7 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT7 (China)
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT7 (China) and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
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.