Realme Q5 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40
The Realme Q5 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. Both devices score the same overall rating of 58/100. Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Q5 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Q5 Pro
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Realme Q5 Pro better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 200g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Better camera (51/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
The Realme Q5 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 received the same MobileRank rating — 58/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100. In the "display" category, the Realme Q5 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Q5 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Q5 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Q5 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme Q5 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Realme Q5 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Q5 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Q5 Pro and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Q5 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Q5 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Q5 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Q5 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?
Both devices scored 58/100. They are identical on performance — 61/100 for both. The clearest difference is camera: better on the ZTE Axon 40 (51/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Q5 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Realme Q5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Q5 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Realme Q5 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Realme Q5 Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.