Realme U1 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Realme U1 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 26/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 303,398); the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme U1 doesn't; the Realme U1 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 200g).
Realme U1
ZTE Axon 40
- Lighter: 168g vs 200g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 53/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 303398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Realme U1 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 32 points higher (58/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (61/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Realme U1 (73/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (51/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme U1 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (79/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Realme U1 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P70 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 303398 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 341 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 779 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | — | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); ColorOS 5.2 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Realme U1
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 25MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Realme U1
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme U1
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme U1 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Realme U1 by 70.0% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (61/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Realme U1 (73/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (51/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (52/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme U1 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (79/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Realme U1 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Realme U1 by 32 points (58/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Realme U1 and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Realme U1 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme U1 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme U1 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Realme U1 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Realme U1 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.