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).

The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the Tecno Pova 7 Neo — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
Performance 43
Display 54
Camera 39
Battery 71
Portability 49
Value for money 74
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Neo better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Tecno Pova 7 Neo: The Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
39
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless charging: no data
71
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Tecno Pova 7 Neo and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Tecno Pova 7 Neo MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate
48/100
558094 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100 +44.7%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Tecno Pova 7 Neo by 44.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
$140
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.