Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 70/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5450 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (2,341,391 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic5 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2341391 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5450 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Higher performance (79/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 217g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate scores 5 points higher (75/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads (79/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 72/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (79/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 72/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Ultimate | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2341391 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1312x2848 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5450 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.7×8.8 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1312x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 5450 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Ultimate and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 80.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (79/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 72/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (73/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate edges out the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 72/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads on performance (79/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Ultimate over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.