ZTE Axon 40 Pro vs Infinix Smart 20e

ZTE Axon 40 Pro wins clearly over Infinix Smart 20e — 7.3 overall against 5.3. The ZTE Axon 40 Pro launched in 2022; the Infinix Smart 20e in 2026. ZTE Axon 40 Pro has the smoother display — 144Hz against 120Hz.

ZTE Axon 40 Pro: Specifications are still being confirmed — scores appear as data is verified.

Infinix Smart 20e: Limited confirmed specifications — categories without real data are not scored.

Overall winner
ZTE Axon 40 Pro

ZTE Axon 40 Pro

ZTE · Phone

7.3/ 10 — Good

$499≈ €446 · ≈ £372≈ converted at today's rate · Buy on Amazon

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Infinix Smart 20e

Infinix Smart 20e

Infinix · Phone

5.3/ 10 — Below average

≈ $123€110 · ≈ £92≈ converted at today's rate · Buy on Amazon

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Key highlights

HighlightZTE Axon 40 ProInfinix Smart 20e
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
Display6.67″ · OLED · 144 Hz6.75″ · IPS LCD · 120 Hz
Main camera—8 MP wide (f/2, 1/4.0", 1.12µm)
Battery5,000 mAh · 65W charging5,000 mAh · 10W charging
RAM / Storage—4GB / 128GB

Which is better?

  • ZTE Axon 40 Pro wins clearly over Infinix Smart 20e — 7.3 overall against 5.3.
  • ZTE Axon 40 Pro takes 2 of the 4 categories both phones are scored in.
  • ZTE Axon 40 Pro has the smoother display — 144Hz against 120Hz.
  • ZTE Axon 40 Pro charges faster — 65W wired against 10W.

Category scores

CategoryZTE Axon 40 ProInfinix Smart 20e
Display8.3Better5.1
Battery8.0Better6.9
Software5.8Tie6.0Tie
Audio5.46.5Better
Performance—4.5
Camera—3.5
Design & Build—6.2
Call Quality—6.2

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Reasons to consider

ZTE Axon 40 Pro

  • Faster charging (65W vs 10W)

Full specifications side by side

SpecificationZTE Axon 40 ProInfinix Smart 20e
Launch
Launch statusAvailableAvailable
Release date20229 Oct 2026
Platform
OSAndroidAndroid
OS versionAndroid 12 (MyOS 12 in many markets) Android 16, XOS 16.3
Chipset (as published)Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core(1x3.2 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz)Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUAdreno 650Mali-G57 MP1
Display
Display size6.67″6.75″
Panel typeOLEDIPS LCD
Refresh rate144 Hz120 Hz
Display protectionNot Specified—
Resolution—720 × 1,570 pixels
Brightness (peak)—700 nits
ZTE Axon 40 Pro wins clearly on Display (8.3 vs 5.1)
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging65W10W
ZTE Axon 40 Pro wins clearly on Battery (8.0 vs 6.9)
Body & build
Dimensions162.9 × 72.9 × 8.5 mm166.4 × 78.4 × 8.2 mm
ColoursBlack, Powder BlueNight Pulse, Silver Dancer, Deep Cherry, Hush Blue
Materials—Glass, Plastic
SIM—Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Connectivity
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C, fast charging supported via specified charger USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
PositioningGPS, GLONASSGPS
Audio
3.5mm jackNoYes
Features
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, CompassAccelerometer, Proximity, Compass
Face unlockYes—
Fingerprint—Side-mounted
Camera
Front cameras16 MP5 MP wide (f/2.2, 1/5.0", 1.12µm)
Rear cameras—8 MP wide (f/2, 1/4.0", 1.12µm)
Video (max)—1440p@30fps
Memory
Memory variants (RAM/storage)—4 GB RAM + 64 GB · 4 GB RAM + 128 GB
Card slot—Dedicated slot
Network
Network technologies—2G, 3G, 4G
Additional specifications
Connectivity · RadioNoFM radio
Misc · Models8 GB / 128 GB, 12 GB / 256 GB variantsX6843B
Main Camera · FeaturesPDAF, HDR, Night Mode, LED FlashLED flash, panorama
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