ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Both devices score the same overall rating of 71/100. Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,464,181 vs 1,294,871); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is noticeably lighter (204g vs 225g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 71/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.

Profile comparison

Category scores

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro

Performance 83
Display 89
Camera 56
Battery 66
Portability 34
Value for money 52

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

Performance 68
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 52
Value for money —

What makes ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2464181 vs 1294871
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2250 vs 1662
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7200 vs 4188
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (83/100 vs 68/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?

  • Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 204g vs 225g

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 34/100)

Comparison verdict

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition received the same MobileRank rating — 71/100. In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (52/100 vs 34/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro: The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.

Specs comparison

Specification ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 2464181 1294871
Geekbench Single 2250 1662
Geekbench Multi 7200 4188
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1116x2480
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 65W 80W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 32 MP 64 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 16GB / 24GB 12GB / 18GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 / ROG UI Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 225 g 204 g
Launch price $1199 —

Camera comparison

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 32MP
56
camera

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

  • Main: 64MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera

Display comparison

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro

  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
66
battery

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery

Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
71/100
2464181 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
71/100 -90.3%
1294871 AnTuTu

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by 90.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro

$1199

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (83/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (86/100 vs 56/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (52/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

Both devices scored 71/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (83/100 vs 68/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 56/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads on performance (83/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.