Honor 70 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, 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 57/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 54 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 820,210); the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
What makes Honor 70 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 204g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 54MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 70 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 14 points higher (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Honor 70 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (73/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 70 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 820210 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1059 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3012 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 115 | — | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 70 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads Honor 70 by 36.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Honor 70 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (86/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (73/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is noticeably better than the Honor 70 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on performance (68/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 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.