ZTE Axon 40 pro vs ZTE Libero 5G III

The ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the ZTE Libero 5G III (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 38/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4120); the main camera is 108 MP vs 13 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 515,647).

The ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III by 20 points (58/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
ZTE Libero 5G III
Performance 41
Display 81
Camera 10
Battery 36
Portability 43
Value for money
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 515647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 688
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1794
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4120 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 199g vs 207g

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (44/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 43/100)
What makes ZTE Libero 5G III better?

  • Overall rating 38/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ZTE Axon 40 pro vs the ZTE Libero 5G III, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 20 points higher (58/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (52/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (52/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).

ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Libero 5G III: The ZTE Libero 5G III is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ZTE Axon 40 pro ZTE Libero 5G III
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
AnTuTu 1010069 515647
Geekbench Single 1298 688
Geekbench Multi 3520 1794
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4120 mAh
Charging 65W
Main camera 108 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 64GB
OS Android 12, MyOS 12 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm 78.0×168.0×9.1 mm
Weight 199 g 207 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
ZTE Libero 5G III
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
ZTE Libero 5G III
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
81
display
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
ZTE Libero 5G III
  • 4120 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ZTE Axon 40 pro and ZTE Libero 5G III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100
1010069 AnTuTu
ZTE Libero 5G III MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
38/100 -95.9%
515647 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 pro leads ZTE Libero 5G III by 95.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (61/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (44/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (52/100 vs 36/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 40 pro or the ZTE Libero 5G III?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III by 20 points (58/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the ZTE Libero 5G III?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the ZTE Libero 5G III — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 40 pro or the ZTE Libero 5G III?

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

Which is more powerful: the ZTE Axon 40 pro or the ZTE Libero 5G III?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the ZTE Axon 40 pro over the ZTE Libero 5G III?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Libero 5G III is a better fit for everyday use.