Tecno Pova 7 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 40
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads — 65/100 vs 58/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,700,848 vs 1,010,069).
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
ZTE Axon 40
- Higher AnTuTu: 1700848 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 36/100)
Comparing the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra scores 7 points higher (65/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (70/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (94/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (53/100 vs 36/100).
| Specification | Tecno Pova 7 Ultra | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 1700848 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1398 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4313 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 70W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 30W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, HIOS 15 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 200 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- Wireless: 30W
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 40 by 68.4% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (70/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (94/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (72/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (53/100 vs 36/100).
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra edges out the ZTE Axon 40 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on performance (70/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.