Realme GT7 Pro Racing vs ZTE Axon 40
The Realme GT7 Pro Racing (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing leads — 70/100 vs 58/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 Pro Racing has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme GT7 Pro Racing is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT7 Pro Racing
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Realme GT7 Pro Racing better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 73/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 218g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT7 Pro Racing vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing scores 12 points higher (70/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing leads (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing leads (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Realme GT7 Pro Racing (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT7 Pro Racing | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×76.9×8.6 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme GT7 Pro Racing
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Realme GT7 Pro Racing
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT7 Pro Racing
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT7 Pro Racing and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 Pro Racing leads ZTE Axon 40 by 209.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (91/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Realme GT7 Pro Racing (51/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (74/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT7 Pro Racing or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Realme GT7 Pro Racing is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Realme GT7 Pro Racing and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Realme GT7 Pro Racing has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT7 Pro Racing 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 Pro Racing or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Realme GT7 Pro Racing leads on performance (91/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT7 Pro Racing over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Realme GT7 Pro Racing is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.