Huawei P40 Lite vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Huawei P40 Lite (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, 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 — 71/100 vs 37/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 565,851); the Huawei P40 Lite is noticeably lighter (183g vs 204g).
Huawei P40 Lite
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Lighter: 183g vs 204g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Huawei P40 Lite vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 34 points higher (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (69/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P40 Lite is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Huawei P40 Lite | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 65W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×76.3×8.7 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | — |
Huawei P40 Lite
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei P40 Lite
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei P40 Lite
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei P40 Lite and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Huawei P40 Lite by 56.2% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (69/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (80/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (86/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (52/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P40 Lite is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Huawei P40 Lite or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite by 34 points (71/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P40 Lite and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Huawei P40 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P40 Lite or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P40 Lite or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P40 Lite over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Huawei P40 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.