HMD Vibe vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The HMD Vibe (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, 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 27/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 424,216); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe doesn't; the HMD Vibe is noticeably lighter (186g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
What makes HMD Vibe better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 204g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 44 points higher (71/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (68/100 vs 31/100). 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 22/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (68/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (56/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1480 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 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 | 6GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.2×8.4 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe
- 4000 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 Vibe and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads HMD Vibe by 67.2% 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 Vibe (68/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (80/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (86/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (56/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe by 44 points (71/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The HMD Vibe has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe 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 Vibe or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on performance (68/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 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.