Realme GT7 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Realme GT7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 58/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Realme GT7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,125,854 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT7 Pro
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Realme GT7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3125854 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 222g
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT7 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Realme GT7 Pro scores 17 points higher (75/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro leads (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 Pro leads (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro leads (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (91/100 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 GT7 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT7 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3125854 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 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) | 6000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×76.9×8.6 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | — |
Camera comparison
Realme GT7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme GT7 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT7 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 32:07 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT7 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 209.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (91/100 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 GT7 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (74/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT7 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Realme GT7 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Realme GT7 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Realme GT7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT7 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Realme GT7 Pro leads on camera score (56/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT7 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Realme GT7 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT7 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Realme GT7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.