ZTE Axon 40 vs ZTE Blade A52

The ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, while the ZTE Blade A52 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 34/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP.

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 by 24 points (58/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
ZTE Blade A52
Performance
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 66
Portability 35
Value for money
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 200g vs 214g

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (73/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better portability (53/100 vs 35/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A52 better?

  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ZTE Axon 40 vs the ZTE Blade A52, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 24 points higher (58/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A52 leads (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (73/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A52 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (53/100 vs 35/100).

ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Blade A52: The ZTE Blade A52 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ZTE Axon 40 ZTE Blade A52
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 Unisoc
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.7" 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging
Main camera 64 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 44 MP 5 MP
RAM 2GB
Storage 128GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 11
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm
Weight 200 g 214 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
ZTE Blade A52
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
ZTE Blade A52
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
ZTE Blade A52
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (73/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (51/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A52 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (53/100 vs 35/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 40 or the ZTE Blade A52?

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 by 24 points (58/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 40 and the ZTE Blade A52?

The ZTE Axon 40 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the ZTE Blade A52 — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 40 or the ZTE Blade A52?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the ZTE Axon 40 over the ZTE Blade A52?

The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Blade A52 is a better fit for everyday use.