ZTE Axon 40 vs ZTE Axon 60

The ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, while the ZTE Axon 60 (2024) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T616. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 36/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP.

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 by 22 points (58/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
ZTE Axon 60
Performance 19
Display 66
Camera 37
Battery 43
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 400
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1350
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (73/100 vs 66/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 better?

  • Better portability (54/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ZTE Axon 40 vs the ZTE Axon 60, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 22 points higher (58/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 (61/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (73/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 60 and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).

ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 60: The ZTE Axon 60 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ZTE Axon 40 ZTE Axon 60
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 Unisoc Tiger T616
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298 400
Geekbench Multi 3520 1350
Display 6.7" 6.7"
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 5W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 44 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB
Storage 128GB 256GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 13
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm 166.3×77.2×8.2 mm
Weight 200 g
Price
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
ZTE Axon 60
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
ZTE Axon 60
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
66
display
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
ZTE Axon 60
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 (61/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (73/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100).

battery

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

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 60 and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 40 or the ZTE Axon 60?

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 by 22 points (58/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 40 and the ZTE Axon 60?

The ZTE Axon 40 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the ZTE Axon 60 — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 40 or the ZTE Axon 60?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the ZTE Axon 40 or the ZTE Axon 60?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the ZTE Axon 40 over the ZTE Axon 60?

The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 60 is a better fit for everyday use.