Side-by-side technical data
Black Shark 4 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40
Comparison between Black Shark 4 Pro and ZTE Axon 40: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Black Shark and ZTE.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 4 Pro | Axon 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.3 | 7.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.6 | 5.5 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 6.9 |
| Connectivity | 7.0 | 6.8 |
| Battery & charging | 6.5 | 6.1 |
Which one is for you?
Black Shark 4 Pro, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 869,700
- against 815,210
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- Weight
- 200 g
- against 220 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.6 mm
- against 9.9 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 4 Pro | Axon 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 660 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz | 3.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 869,700 Best value | 815,210 |
| CPU Description | 1x Cortex X1 at 2.84 GHz + 3x Cortex A78 at 2.42 GHz + 4x Cortex A55 at 1.8 GHz | 1x Cortex-A77 at 3.20 GHz + 3x Cortex-A77 at 2.4 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | — |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | 4 Pro | Axon 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Black, White, Blue, Sand |
| Body Thickness | 9.9 mm | 8.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.3 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Body Height | 163.8 mm | 163.4 mm |
| Weight | 220 g | 200 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85 % | 85 % |
| Body Materials | Metal | Glass |
Battery
| Specification | 4 Pro | Axon 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 120 W Best value | 66 W |
| Battery Features | Wireless Charging, Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
| Wireless charging power | 18 W | — |
Display
| Specification | 4 Pro | Axon 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,300 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ | 6.67″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 720 Hz Best value | 360 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 Best value | 1,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, MEMC, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, HDR10+, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | 4 Pro | Axon 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 4 Pro | Axon 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Cooling System, Gaming Buttons, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Compass | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 4 Pro | Axon 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | — |
| OS Family | Android | — |
| OS Version | 11 | — |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | 4 Pro | Axon 40 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G GSM B2, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B9, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, UMTS, CDMA, LTE, 5G | UMTS, CDMA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C | Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
Audio
| Specification | 4 Pro | Axon 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC | DTS, DTS:X, A2DP, LE |
