Realme GT7 (China) vs ZTE Axon 40
The Realme GT7 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. 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 64 MP; the Realme GT7 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (2,835,794 vs 1,010,069).
Realme GT7 (China)
ZTE Axon 40
- Higher AnTuTu: 2835794 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 53/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 203g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Realme GT7 (China) vs the ZTE Axon 40, 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 "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 35/100). 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 (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (94/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (China) (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 (China) and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Realme GT7 (China) | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 2835794 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2729 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8430 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.0×8.3 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 200 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme GT7 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Realme GT7 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT7 (China)
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme GT7 (China) and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 (China) leads ZTE Axon 40 by 180.8% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (89/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (94/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (China) (51/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (72/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 (China) and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT7 (China) or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Realme GT7 (China) is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Realme GT7 (China) and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Realme GT7 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT7 (China) or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT7 (China) or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Realme GT7 (China) leads on performance (89/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT7 (China) over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.