Realme Neo7 Turbo vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

The Realme Neo7 Turbo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Both devices score the same overall rating of 70/100. Key differences: the Realme Neo7 Turbo has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme Neo7 Turbo is faster in AnTuTu (2,560,650 vs 1,294,871).

Both devices scored the same rating of 70/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme Neo7 Turbo

Performance 84
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 85
Portability 50
Value for money 86

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

Performance 68
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money —

What makes Realme Neo7 Turbo better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2560650 vs 1294871
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 1662
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 4188
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 65W

  • Higher performance (84/100 vs 68/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 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 205g

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)

Comparison verdict

The Realme Neo7 Turbo and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra received the same MobileRank rating — 70/100. In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo 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 Neo7 Turbo (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Realme Neo7 Turbo are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).

Realme Neo7 Turbo: The Realme Neo7 Turbo is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.

Specs comparison

Specification Realme Neo7 Turbo ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9400e Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 2560650 1294871
Geekbench Single 2233 1662
Geekbench Multi 7478 4188
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1280x2800 1116x2480
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 65W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 —
Dimensions 162.4×76.1×8.6 mm 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 205 g 204 g
Launch price $270 —

Camera comparison

Realme Neo7 Turbo

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

  • Main: 64MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera

Display comparison

Realme Neo7 Turbo

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Realme Neo7 Turbo

  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
85
battery

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Realme Neo7 Turbo and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme Neo7 Turbo MediaTek Dimensity 9400e
70/100
2560650 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
70/100 -97.8%
1294871 AnTuTu

Realme Neo7 Turbo leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 97.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme Neo7 Turbo

$270

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (84/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo 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 Neo7 Turbo (86/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (85/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Realme Neo7 Turbo are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme Neo7 Turbo or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

Both devices scored 70/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Realme Neo7 Turbo (84/100 vs 68/100).

What is the rating of the Realme Neo7 Turbo and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Realme Neo7 Turbo has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo7 Turbo or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo7 Turbo or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Realme Neo7 Turbo leads on performance (84/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Realme Neo7 Turbo over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Realme Neo7 Turbo is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.