Honor Play6T vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Honor Play6T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, 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 38/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 515,647); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play6T doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play6T
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
What makes Honor Play6T better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 204g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 1736
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play6T vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 33 points higher (71/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (68/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play6T leads (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Honor Play6T (68/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play6T is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play6T and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play6T | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2, no Google Play Services | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 167.6×77.2×8.6 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play6T
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play6T
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play6T
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play6T and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads Honor Play6T by 60.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Honor Play6T (68/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T (80/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T (86/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play6T is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play6T and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play6T or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T by 33 points (71/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play6T and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Honor Play6T has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play6T or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play6T or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on performance (68/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play6T 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.