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).

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo by 22 points (70/100 vs 48/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Tecno Pova 7 Neo

Performance 43
Display 54
Camera 39
Battery 71
Portability 49
Value for money 72

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

Performance 68
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: 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).

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 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
39
camera

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

  • Main: 64MP 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
561891 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
70/100 +56.6%
1294871 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 (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.