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 — 70/100 vs 48/100 (a 22-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 (1,294,871 vs 561,891).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
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: 1294871 vs 561891
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2014
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 204g vs 210g
- Higher performance (68/100 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 22 points higher (70/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (68/100 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 (68/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova 7 Neo | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 561891 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2014 | 4188 | |
| 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/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Pova 7 Neo and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Tecno Pova 7 Neo by 56.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (68/100 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 22 points (70/100 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 — 70/100.
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 (68/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova 7 Neo over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.