Honor WIN RT2 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Honor WIN RT2 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor WIN RT2 leads — 81/100 vs 70/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Honor WIN RT2 has the bigger battery (12070 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor WIN RT2 is faster in AnTuTu (4,040,013 vs 1,294,871); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably lighter (204g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor WIN RT2
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Honor WIN RT2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4040013 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 12070 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (97/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 204g vs 238g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor WIN RT2 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the Honor WIN RT2 scores 11 points higher (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (97/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (86/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (52/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor WIN RT2 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4040013 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3104 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 12070 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×8.5 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3104
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor WIN RT2
- 12070 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor WIN RT2 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor WIN RT2 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 212.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (98/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (97/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (86/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (78/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (52/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor WIN RT2 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Honor WIN RT2 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor WIN RT2 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Honor WIN RT2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor WIN RT2 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor WIN RT2 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on performance (98/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor WIN RT2 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Honor WIN RT2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.