Huawei Pura X View vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Huawei Pura X View (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S, 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 63/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X View has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 1,273,046); the Huawei Pura X View is thinner (6.7mm vs 8.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X View
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Huawei Pura X View better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Lighter: 201g vs 204g
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 1273046
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3894
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X View vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 7 points higher (70/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X View leads (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Huawei Pura X View are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). 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 Pura X View (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X View is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X View notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (72/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X View | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1273046 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO2 OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2232 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X View
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 7MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X View
- 6.4" LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2232
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X View
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X View and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Huawei Pura X View by 1.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Huawei Pura X View are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
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 Pura X View (86/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X View is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X View notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (72/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X View or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra edges out the Huawei Pura X View by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X View and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura X View has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X View or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X View over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura X View is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.