Realme Neo7 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Realme Neo7 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 leads — 67/100 vs 58/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme Neo7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,550,332 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo7
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Realme Neo7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2550332 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 2249 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7352 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 73/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 213g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Neo7 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Realme Neo7 scores 9 points higher (67/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 leads (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 leads (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Neo7 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 2550332 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2249 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7352 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.6×76.4×8.6 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme Neo7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Realme Neo7
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Neo7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Neo7 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo7 leads ZTE Axon 40 by 152.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (84/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 (51/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (68/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo7 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Realme Neo7 edges out the ZTE Axon 40 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme Neo7 and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Realme Neo7 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo7 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo7 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Realme Neo7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo7 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Realme Neo7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.