Honor Play 3e vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Honor Play 3e (2019) 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 19/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 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 Play 3e doesn't; the Honor Play 3e is noticeably lighter (146g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 3e
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Honor Play 3e better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 204g
- Better portability (78/100 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 13MP
- 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 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 3e vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 51 points higher (70/100 vs 19/100). 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 Play 3e (68/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (78/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 3e | 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 | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 65W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 3e
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 3e
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 3e
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 3e and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Honor Play 3e 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 Play 3e (68/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (80/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (86/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (52/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (78/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 3e or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e by 51 points (70/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 3e and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Honor Play 3e has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 3e 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 Play 3e or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (68/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 3e over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.