Honor 10 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Honor 10 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 970, 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 — 71/100 vs 28/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 16 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 470,805); the Honor 10 is noticeably lighter (153g vs 204g).
Honor 10
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Lighter: 153g vs 204g
- Better portability (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3400 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 10 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 43 points higher (71/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (69/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (86/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 10 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (87/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Honor 10 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 970 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 4453 | |
| Display | 5.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 65W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.2×7.7 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 153 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | — |
Honor 10
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 24MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 10
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 10
- 3400 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 10 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Honor 10 by 63.5% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (69/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (80/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (86/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (52/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 10 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (87/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Honor 10 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 10 by 43 points (71/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 10 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Honor 10 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 10 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 10 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor 10 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Honor 10 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.