HMD Pulse+ vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, 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 34/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 333,647); the HMD Pulse+ is noticeably lighter (187g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 204g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 37 points higher (71/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (68/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 30/100). 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 Pulse+ (68/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (86/100 vs 30/100). 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 Pulse+ is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse+
- 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 Pulse+ and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads HMD Pulse+ by 74.2% 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 Pulse+ (68/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (80/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (86/100 vs 30/100).
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 Pulse+ is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ by 37 points (71/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse+ or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse+ or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on performance (68/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ 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.