Fairphone 6 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, 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 53/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4415); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 1,027,025); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is thinner (8.4mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 6
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Fairphone 6 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 204g
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 1027025
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4415 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 33/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 17 points higher (70/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 6 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Fairphone 6 by 20.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (86/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (52/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably better than the Fairphone 6 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (68/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.