OnePlus 13T vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 75/100 vs 71/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13T has the bigger battery (6260 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus 13T is faster in AnTuTu (3,173,674 vs 1,290,942); the OnePlus 13T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 204g).
OnePlus 13T
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 6260 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Lighter: 185g vs 204g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the OnePlus 13T scores 4 points higher (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 13T (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 13T | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3173674 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6260 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China) | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $650 | — |
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 13T and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13T leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 145.8% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (92/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 13T (86/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 13T or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OnePlus 13T edges out the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13T and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13T or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13T or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (92/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13T over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.