Sony Xperia 5 III vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 51/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 108 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 1,010,069); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5 III
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 3520
- Lighter: 168g vs 199g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (44/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 III vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 7 points higher (58/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (44/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (44/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (76/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 III | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 5 III and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 III leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 12.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (44/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (52/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (76/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro edges out the Sony Xperia 5 III by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 III and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Sony Xperia 5 III has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 III over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.