Tecno Pova 7 Neo vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Tecno Pova 7 Neo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate, 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 48/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Neo has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 558,094).
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 558094
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2014
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 210g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Tecno Pova 7 Neo vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 10 points higher (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Tecno Pova 7 Neo are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Tecno Pova 7 Neo | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 558094 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2014 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $140 | — |
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Tecno Pova 7 Neo and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Tecno Pova 7 Neo by 44.7% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (61/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (89/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (71/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Tecno Pova 7 Neo are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 7 Neo or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the Tecno Pova 7 Neo — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 7 Neo and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Tecno Pova 7 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova 7 Neo or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova 7 Neo or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova 7 Neo over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.