Huawei nova 14 Lite vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite (2025) and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 59/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 14 Lite has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei nova 14 Lite is thinner (7.2mm vs 8.4mm).
Huawei nova 14 Lite
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Lighter: 191g vs 204g
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 52/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 12 points higher (71/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (72/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 14 Lite | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×75.5×7.2 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (86/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (72/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14 Lite or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 14 Lite — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14 Lite and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14 Lite or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 14 Lite over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.