ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 70/100 vs 65/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is faster in AnTuTu (1,828,576 vs 1,294,871); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably lighter (204g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1828576 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 239g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 5 points higher (70/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (52/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1828576 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 65W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ROG UI | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 7 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 41.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (86/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (52/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 7 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads on performance (76/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.