ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 70/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,290,813 vs 1,294,871); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably lighter (204g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3290813 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3211 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10106 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 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 227g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro scores 5 points higher (75/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (93/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (93/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (52/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3290813 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3211 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10106 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 65W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / 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 | 227 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $1376 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 154.1% 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 9 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (93/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro 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 9 Pro (86/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (67/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (52/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.