HMD Skyline vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, 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 62/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 798,429).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Lighter: 204g vs 209g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 9 points higher (71/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads HMD Skyline by 38.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (68/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition edges out the HMD Skyline by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 75/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on performance (68/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline 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.