Sony Xperia 1 V vs ZTE Axon 40

The Sony Xperia 1 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 V leads — 64/100 vs 58/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 V is faster in AnTuTu (1,761,879 vs 1,010,069).

The Sony Xperia 1 V edges out the ZTE Axon 40 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 V
Performance 76
Display 90
Camera 39
Battery 53
Portability 64
Value for money 40
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Sony Xperia 1 V better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1761879 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3520
  • Lighter: 187g vs 200g

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 61/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 73/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 V vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Sony Xperia 1 V scores 6 points higher (64/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V leads (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (90/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).

Sony Xperia 1 V: The Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 1 V ZTE Axon 40
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 1761879 1010069
Geekbench Single 2004 1298
Geekbench Multi 5311 3520
Display 6.5" OLED 6.7"
Resolution 1644x3840 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 30W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 44 MP
RAM 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 165.0×71.0×8.3 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 187 g 200 g
Price $900
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 V
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
39
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 V
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 V
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
53
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia 1 V and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia 1 V Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
64/100
1761879 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 -74.4%
1010069 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 V leads ZTE Axon 40 by 74.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Sony Xperia 1 V
$900
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (76/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (90/100 vs 73/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 V or the ZTE Axon 40?

The Sony Xperia 1 V edges out the ZTE Axon 40 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 V and the ZTE Axon 40?

The Sony Xperia 1 V has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 V or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 V or the ZTE Axon 40?

The Sony Xperia 1 V leads on performance (76/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 V over the ZTE Axon 40?

The Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.