ZTE Axon 40 pro vs ZTE V40 Pro

The ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the ZTE V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 55/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE V40 Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE V40 Pro doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 40 pro edges out the ZTE V40 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
ZTE V40 Pro
Performance
Display 81
Camera 40
Battery 55
Portability 62
Value for money
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
What makes ZTE V40 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Lighter: 190g vs 199g

  • Longer battery life (55/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better portability (62/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ZTE Axon 40 pro vs the ZTE V40 Pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 3 points higher (58/100 vs 55/100). 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 and the ZTE V40 Pro are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE V40 Pro 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 V40 Pro: The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ZTE Axon 40 pro ZTE V40 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G Unisoc Tiger T618
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 65W 65W
Main camera 108 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 12, MyOS 12 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 199 g 190 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
ZTE V40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
81
display
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
55
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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 and the ZTE V40 Pro are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 40 pro or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro edges out the ZTE V40 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the ZTE V40 Pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the ZTE V40 Pro — 55/100.

Should you choose the ZTE Axon 40 pro over the ZTE V40 Pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.