HMD Fusion vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The HMD Fusion (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, 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 46/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 568,395).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Fusion
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes HMD Fusion better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 204g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2115
- Faster charging: 65W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Fusion vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 24 points higher (70/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Fusion (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Fusion (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Fusion (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Fusion and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Fusion | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 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 14 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×75.5×8.3 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Fusion
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Fusion
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Fusion
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Fusion and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads HMD Fusion by 56.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Fusion (68/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Fusion (80/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Fusion (86/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Fusion and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Fusion or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Fusion by 24 points (70/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Fusion and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The HMD Fusion has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Fusion or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Fusion or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (68/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Fusion over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.