Fairphone 5 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, 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 47/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is thinner (8.4mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 204g vs 212g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 23 points higher (70/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (52/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (52/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (52/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 65W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (86/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (52/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (52/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 23 points (70/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.