Tecno Pova 7 Neo vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

The Tecno Pova 7 Neo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 48/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Neo has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 560,883).

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo by 23 points (71/100 vs 48/100).
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 Ultra
Performance 69
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Neo better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP

  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 560883
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 727
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 2014
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 204g vs 210g

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Pova 7 Neo vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 23 points higher (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (69/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Pova 7 Neo ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 560883 1290942
Geekbench Single 727 1675
Geekbench Multi 2014 4453
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2460 1116x2480
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 65W
Main camera 108 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits
NFC yes
Dimensions 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 210 g 204 g
Launch price $140
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
39
camera
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless charging: no data
71
battery
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

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

Tecno Pova 7 Neo MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate
48/100
560883 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
71/100 +56.6%
1290942 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Tecno Pova 7 Neo by 56.6% in our overall performance rating.

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

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (69/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (80/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (86/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (71/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo by 23 points (71/100 vs 48/100).

What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 7 Neo and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Tecno Pova 7 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova 7 Neo or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova 7 Neo or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Pova 7 Neo over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.