ZTE Axon 40 vs ZTE V40 Pro

The ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, while the ZTE V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 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 ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE V40 Pro doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 40 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
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
ZTE V40 Pro
Performance
Display 81
Camera 40
Battery 55
Portability 62
Value for money
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 40/100)
What makes ZTE V40 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Lighter: 190g vs 200g

  • Longer battery life (55/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 73/100)
  • Better portability (62/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ZTE Axon 40 vs the ZTE V40 Pro, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 3 points higher (58/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 53/100).

ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 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 ZTE V40 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 Unisoc Tiger T618
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.7" 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 65W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 44 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 11
NFC yes no
Dimensions 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 200 g 190 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
ZTE V40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
81
display
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • 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 V40 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100).

camera

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

battery

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

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 53/100).

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

The ZTE Axon 40 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 and the ZTE V40 Pro?

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

Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 40 or the ZTE V40 Pro?

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

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

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