Honor X9a vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 52/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9a has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 592,015); the Honor X9a is noticeably lighter (175g vs 204g).
Honor X9a
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 175g vs 204g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 2003
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Honor X9a vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 19 points higher (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (69/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Honor X9a (69/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Honor X9a are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (75/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Honor X9a | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Honor X9a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X9a
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X9a and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads Honor X9a by 54.1% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Honor X9a (69/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Honor X9a are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (86/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (75/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9a or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is noticeably better than the Honor X9a — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X9a and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Honor X9a has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9a or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9a or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on performance (69/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9a over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Honor X9a is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.