HMD Arc vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, 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 20/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 153,667); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Arc doesn't; the HMD Arc is noticeably lighter (185g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 204g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 846
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 51 points higher (71/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (68/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (68/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (80/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads HMD Arc by 88.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (68/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (80/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (86/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Arc by 51 points (71/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Arc or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Arc or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on performance (68/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Arc 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.