OnePlus 14 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

The OnePlus 14 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads — 85/100 vs 71/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 14 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus 14 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,294,871); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is noticeably lighter (204g vs 219g).

The OnePlus 14 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

OnePlus 14 Pro

Performance 98
Display 89
Camera 77
Battery 83
Portability 40
Value for money 84

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

Performance 68
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 52
Value for money —

What makes OnePlus 14 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1294871
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
  • 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 219g

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 77/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 40/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 14 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the OnePlus 14 Pro scores 14 points higher (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 14 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 77/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 14 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 40/100).

OnePlus 14 Pro: The OnePlus 14 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 14 Pro ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
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 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 48 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 64 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 18GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 / OxygenOS 16 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) — 1500 nits
NFC — yes
Protection IP65 —
Dimensions — 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 219 g 204 g
Launch price $830 —

Camera comparison

OnePlus 14 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
77
camera

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

  • Main: 64MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera

Display comparison

OnePlus 14 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 14 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 14 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus 14 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100
3950082 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
71/100 -205.1%
1294871 AnTuTu

OnePlus 14 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by 205.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

OnePlus 14 Pro

$830

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (98/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 14 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 77/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 14 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 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the OnePlus 14 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The OnePlus 14 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the OnePlus 14 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The OnePlus 14 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 14 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 77/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 14 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The OnePlus 14 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 14 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The OnePlus 14 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.