Fairphone 3+ vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads — 71/100 vs 26/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 243,691); the Fairphone 3+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 204g).
Fairphone 3+
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Lighter: 189g vs 204g
- Overall rating 26/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 45 points higher (71/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (69/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (56/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (69/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (56/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 4453 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $489 | — |
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Fairphone 3+ and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads Fairphone 3+ by 81.1% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (69/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (80/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (86/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (56/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 45 points (71/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on performance (69/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.