Honor X9d vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Honor X9d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, 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 — 71/100 vs 60/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9d has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 977,304).
Honor X9d
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 204g
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 977304
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1071
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 3057
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Honor X9d vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 11 points higher (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d leads (69/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (69/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X9d and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (69/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9d is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Honor X9d | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 977304 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1071 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3057 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1200 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 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 | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | — |
Honor X9d
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X9d
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X9d
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X9d and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Honor X9d by 24.3% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (69/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X9d and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (86/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (69/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9d is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9d or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor X9d — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X9d and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Honor X9d has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9d 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 X9d or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9d over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Honor X9d is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.