Honor Magic4 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Honor Magic4 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 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 62/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP.
Honor Magic4
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Lighter: 199g vs 204g
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 49/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic4 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 9 points higher (71/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 69/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Magic4 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Honor Magic4 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Honor Magic4 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic4 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1290942 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2664 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.5×8.8 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 204 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic4
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic4
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic4
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic4 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 69/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic4 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (86/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Honor Magic4 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Honor Magic4 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra edges out the Honor Magic4 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Honor Magic4 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic4 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic4 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Honor Magic4 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.