Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 70/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 1,294,871); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably lighter (204g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 239g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 4 points higher (74/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (52/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 62.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (86/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (83/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (52/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max edges out the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 68/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.