Tecno Pop X vs ZTE Axon 40
The Tecno Pop X (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 33/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop X doesn't.
Tecno Pop X
ZTE Axon 40
- Lighter: 186g vs 200g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 53/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1800
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Tecno Pop X vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 25 points higher (58/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop X (61/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop X (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop X is a bit better (65/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Tecno Pop X | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 167.9×79.3×8.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | — |
Tecno Pop X
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.85
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Tecno Pop X
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pop X
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop X (61/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop X (73/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X (51/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop X is a bit better (65/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Tecno Pop X or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X by 25 points (58/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pop X and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Tecno Pop X has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pop X or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pop X or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pop X over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Tecno Pop X is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.