Huawei nova 10 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Huawei nova 10 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, 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 53/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 783,606); the Huawei nova 10 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Huawei nova 10 better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Lighter: 168g vs 204g
- Better portability (90/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 10 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 17 points higher (70/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Huawei nova 10 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (90/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 10 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.2×73.9×6.9 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 10 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Huawei nova 10 by 39.5% 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 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Huawei nova 10 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 (86/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 (52/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (90/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 10 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 10 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 10 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (68/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 10 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.