Honor 9S vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Honor 9S (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 — 70/100 vs 18/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 177,554); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9S doesn't; the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9S
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Honor 9S better?
- Lighter: 144g vs 204g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9S vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 52 points higher (70/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (68/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (68/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (80/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (79/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9S | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 4188 | |
| Display | 5.5" | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 65W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 128GB / 256GB / 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 | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9S and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Honor 9S by 86.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (68/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (80/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (86/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (52/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (79/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S by 52 points (70/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9S or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9S or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (68/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9S over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.