Realme Narzo 50 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Realme Narzo 50 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 49/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 750,481); the ZTE Axon 40 pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro doesn't; the Realme Narzo 50 Pro is noticeably lighter (181g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Realme Narzo 50 Pro better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 199g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2318
- Faster charging: 65W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Narzo 50 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 9 points higher (58/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (44/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (70/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Narzo 50 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 750481 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 936 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 430 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 160.2×73.3×8.0 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Narzo 50 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Realme Narzo 50 Pro by 25.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (89/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (70/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Narzo 50 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro edges out the Realme Narzo 50 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme Narzo 50 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Realme Narzo 50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Narzo 50 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Narzo 50 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Realme Narzo 50 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.