Honor 9A vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Honor 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 26/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 177,554); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9A doesn't; the Honor 9A is noticeably lighter (185g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9A
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
What makes Honor 9A better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 204g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 723
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9A vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 45 points higher (71/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (68/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A leads (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (68/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (80/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9A is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9A | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9A and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads Honor 9A by 86.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (68/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (80/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (86/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9A is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9A or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Honor 9A by 45 points (71/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9A and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Honor 9A has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9A or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9A or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on performance (68/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9A 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.