Nubia NaviX Ultra vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 70/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 204g vs 208g
- Overall rating 70/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 22 points higher (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 86/100). 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 Ultra (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (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 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 205.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (98/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (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 Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 22 points (92/100 vs 70/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 86/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
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 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.