Nubia NaviX Ultra vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 58/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,010,069); the Nubia NaviX Ultra is thinner (7.6mm vs 8.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 208g
- Overall rating 58/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 34 points higher (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (96/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 291.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (98/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (96/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro by 34 points (92/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.