OnePlus 13 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

The OnePlus 13 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 71/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus 13 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,290,942).

The OnePlus 13 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13 Pro
Performance 92
Display 89
Camera 78
Battery 83
Portability 46
Value for money 80
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Performance 69
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes OnePlus 13 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1290942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 69/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 204g vs 213g

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 13 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the OnePlus 13 Pro scores 13 points higher (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).

OnePlus 13 Pro: The OnePlus 13 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus 13 Pro ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3119308 1290942
Geekbench Single 3041 1675
Geekbench Multi 9494 4453
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 3168x1440 1116x2480
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 80W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 64 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 12GB / 18GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 / OxygenOS 15 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP69
Dimensions 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 213 g 204 g
Price $899
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus 13 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus 13 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus 13 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100
3119308 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
71/100 -141.6%
1290942 AnTuTu

OnePlus 13 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by 141.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
OnePlus 13 Pro
$899
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (92/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (83/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The OnePlus 13 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the OnePlus 13 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The OnePlus 13 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 78/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The OnePlus 13 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 13 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The OnePlus 13 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.