ZTE Axon 40 pro vs ZTE Blade A34

The ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the ZTE Blade A34 (2024) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 32/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 8 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A34 doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 by 26 points (58/100 vs 32/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
ZTE Blade A34
Performance
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 62
Value for money
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 8MP

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 39/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A34 better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 199g

  • Better portability (62/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ZTE Axon 40 pro vs the ZTE Blade A34, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 26 points higher (58/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A34 is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).

ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Blade A34: The ZTE Blade A34 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ZTE Axon 40 pro ZTE Blade A34
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G Spreadtrum Unisoc
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.6" LCD IPS
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1612
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 65W
Main camera 108 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 64GB
OS Android 12, MyOS 12 Android 13 Tiramisu
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm 164.0×75.8×8.5 mm
Weight 199 g 185 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
ZTE Blade A34
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
ZTE Blade A34
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
ZTE Blade A34
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (89/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (44/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A34 is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 40 pro or the ZTE Blade A34?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 by 26 points (58/100 vs 32/100).

What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the ZTE Blade A34?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the ZTE Blade A34 — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 40 pro or the ZTE Blade A34?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the ZTE Axon 40 pro over the ZTE Blade A34?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Blade A34 is a better fit for everyday use.