Realme GT7 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Realme GT7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 70/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme GT7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,125,854 vs 1,294,871); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably lighter (204g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT7 Pro
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Realme GT7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3125854 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 222g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT7 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the Realme GT7 Pro scores 5 points higher (75/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro leads (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme GT7 Pro (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT7 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3125854 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×76.9×8.6 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | — |
Camera comparison
Realme GT7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme GT7 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 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 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT7 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 141.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (91/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme GT7 Pro (86/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (74/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT7 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Realme GT7 Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme GT7 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Realme GT7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT7 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT7 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Realme GT7 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT7 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Realme GT7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.