Honor X6s vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Honor X6s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25 (), 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 28/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 163,723); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X6s doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X6s
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Honor X6s better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 204g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 163723
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 185
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 521
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X6s vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 42 points higher (70/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (68/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (68/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (80/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "portability" category, the Honor X6s and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X6s | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 163723 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 185 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 521 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS) | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X6s
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X6s
- 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS)
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X6s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X6s and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Honor X6s by 87.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (68/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (80/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (86/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X6s and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X6s or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X6s by 42 points (70/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X6s and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Honor X6s has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X6s or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X6s or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (68/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Honor X6s over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.