Honor 90 Smart vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Honor 90 Smart (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, 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 41/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 90 Smart has the bigger battery (5330 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 530,583).
Honor 90 Smart
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 5330 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 204g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 2032
- Faster charging: 65W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the Honor 90 Smart vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 30 points higher (71/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (69/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (86/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Honor 90 Smart are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Smart is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 530583 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2032 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5330 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 65W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 79 | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Honor 90 Smart
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 90 Smart
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 90 Smart
- 5330 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 90 Smart and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Honor 90 Smart by 58.9% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (69/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (80/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (86/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Honor 90 Smart are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Smart is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Honor 90 Smart or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart by 30 points (71/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Smart and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Honor 90 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Smart or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 Smart or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 Smart over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Honor 90 Smart is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.