Honor Play6T vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Honor Play6T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, 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 38/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 515,647); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play6T doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play6T
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Honor Play6T better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 204g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 32 points higher (70/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (68/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play6T leads (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Play6T (68/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play6T is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play6T and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play6T | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | 65W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 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
- 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
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play6T
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play6T and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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 notably outperforms the Honor Play6T (68/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T (80/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play6T and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play6T or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T by 32 points (70/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play6T and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Honor Play6T has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play6T 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 Play6T or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (68/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play6T over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.