Huawei Mate 80 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, 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 65/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 is faster in AnTuTu (1,589,460 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1589460 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 203g vs 204g
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1370
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 5 points higher (70/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 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 Huawei Mate 80 (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 22.8% 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 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 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 Huawei Mate 80 (86/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (81/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra edges out the Huawei Mate 80 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 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.