OnePlus 12R vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The OnePlus 12R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 63/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 12R has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus 12R is faster in AnTuTu (1,844,595 vs 1,290,942).
OnePlus 12R
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 1844595 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (62/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 207g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 12R vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 8 points higher (71/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 12R leads (62/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 12R is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 12R and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 12R (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 12R is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 12R | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1844595 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×75.3×8.8 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
OnePlus 12R
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 12R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 12R
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 12R and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 12R leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 42.9% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 12R is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 12R and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 12R (86/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 12R is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 12R or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra edges out the OnePlus 12R by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 12R and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OnePlus 12R has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 12R or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 12R or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OnePlus 12R leads on performance (76/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 12R over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OnePlus 12R is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.