Fairphone 4 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, 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 31/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 566,483); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is noticeably lighter (204g vs 225g).

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 40 points (71/100 vs 31/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Fairphone 4

Performance 41
Display 43
Camera 18
Battery 20
Portability 28
Value for money 0

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

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

What makes Fairphone 4 better?


  • Overall rating 31/100

What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 566483
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 601
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 1882
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3905 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 204g vs 225g

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 18/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 28/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 40 points higher (71/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (56/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (86/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (56/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (52/100 vs 28/100).

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 Fairphone 4 ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Processor Snapdragon 750G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 566483 1294871
Geekbench Single 601 1662
Geekbench Multi 1882 4188
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1116x2480
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3905 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 20W 80W
DXOMark (camera) 69 —
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 25 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 18GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) — 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 —
Dimensions 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 225 g 204 g
Launch price $449 —

Camera comparison

Fairphone 4

  • Main: 48MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 25MP
18
camera

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

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

Display comparison

Fairphone 4

  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
43
display

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

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

Battery and charging

Fairphone 4

  • 3905 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
20
battery

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

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

Overall performance score

We compared Fairphone 4 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Fairphone 4 Snapdragon 750G
31/100
566483 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
71/100 +56.3%
1294871 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads Fairphone 4 by 56.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Fairphone 4

$449

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (68/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (80/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (86/100 vs 18/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (56/100 vs 20/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (52/100 vs 28/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 40 points (71/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 18/100).

Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on performance (68/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.