Honor X9c vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Honor X9c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, 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 56/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9c has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 737,054).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9c
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Honor X9c better?
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 204g
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2700
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9c vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 14 points higher (70/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9c leads (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X9c (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X9c and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9c is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9c is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9c | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×75.5×8.0 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $280 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X9c
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X9c
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9c
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9c and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Honor X9c by 43.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X9c (68/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X9c and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (86/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9c is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9c is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9c or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor X9c — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X9c and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Honor X9c has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9c or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9c or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (68/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9c over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.