Realme GT7 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Realme GT7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 leads — 77/100 vs 58/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme GT7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,496,976 vs 1,010,069).
Realme GT7
ZTE Axon 40
- Higher AnTuTu: 2496976 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 73/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 206g
- Overall rating 58/100
Comparing the Realme GT7 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Realme GT7 scores 19 points higher (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 leads (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 leads (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 leads (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100.
| Specification | Realme GT7 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 2496976 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2233 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7478 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | — |
Realme GT7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Realme GT7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme GT7 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 leads ZTE Axon 40 by 147.2% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (84/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (90/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100.
Which is better: the Realme GT7 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Realme GT7 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Realme GT7 and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Realme GT7 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT7 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Realme GT7 leads on camera score (61/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT7 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Realme GT7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT7 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Realme GT7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.