Huawei Mate X3 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, 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 61/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 1,294,871); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably lighter (204g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 4188
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 239g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 9 points higher (70/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (72/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 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 Huawei Mate X3 (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (52/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 4188 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 18.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (72/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 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 Huawei Mate X3 (86/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (52/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra edges out the Huawei Mate X3 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.