Honor Magic5 Lite vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Honor Magic5 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, 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 51/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic5 Lite has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 592,015); the Honor Magic5 Lite is noticeably lighter (175g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Lite
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
What makes Honor Magic5 Lite better?
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 175g vs 204g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2101
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Lite vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 20 points higher (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Honor Magic5 Lite are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (75/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Lite | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Lite
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Lite
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Lite and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads Honor Magic5 Lite by 54.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (68/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Honor Magic5 Lite are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (86/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (75/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite by 20 points (71/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Lite and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Honor Magic5 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on performance (68/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Lite 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.