The invention discloses an intelligent communication survey terminal and a survey method. The survey terminal comprises a main processor, a camera, a power module, an electronic compass, a GPS, a 4G module, and an LCD display screen. The main processor is a control core and is connected with the power module, the camera, the electronic compass, the GPS, the LCD display screen, and the 4G module. The camera acquires survey conditions, and forms survey data comprehensively by combining electronic compass and GPS data, and the survey data is transmitted to a background through the 4G module, so as to realize auto survey. The survey efficiency is improved effectively, and the cost is saved on the basis of improvement of productive force.