Honor 90 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Honor 90 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Both devices score the same overall rating of 70/100. Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,463,370 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90 Pro
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Honor 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1463370 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 4188
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 204g
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Better camera (86/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
The Honor 90 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra received the same MobileRank rating — 70/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 90 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 90 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1463370 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×74.9×8.1 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 90 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 90 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 90 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 13.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 90 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 90 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (86/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
Both devices scored 70/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Honor 90 Pro (71/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Honor 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Honor 90 Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.