Xiaomi Black Shark 5 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 leads — 59/100 vs 58/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4650); the ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 73/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4650 mAh
- Lighter: 200g vs 218g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 scores 1 points higher (59/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (53/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4650 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Joy UI 13 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.3×10.0 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi Black Shark 5 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (89/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (53/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 edges out the ZTE Axon 40 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.