HMD Arc vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, 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 20/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 153,667); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 204g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 846
- Faster charging: 65W 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 (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 50 points higher (70/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (68/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (68/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (80/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 65W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB / 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
- 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
- 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
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (68/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (80/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (86/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 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?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Arc by 50 points (70/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Arc or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Arc or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (68/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.