Sony Xperia 10 VII vs ZTE Axon 40
The Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 54/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 840,353); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 VII
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 200g
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 3000
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 VII vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 4 points higher (58/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (82/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (76/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 VII | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 840353 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 10 VII and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 16.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (82/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (51/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (76/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 edges out the Sony Xperia 10 VII by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 VII over the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.