OnePlus 14 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The OnePlus 14 Pro (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 OnePlus 14 Pro leads — 85/100 vs 70/100 (a 15-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 is noticeably lighter (204g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 14 Pro
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
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 65W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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, the OnePlus 14 Pro scores 15 points higher (85/100 vs 70/100). 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 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (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 is a bit better (86/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 14 Pro | 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 AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 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
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 14 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 14 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 14 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 14 Pro 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 OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (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 is a bit better (86/100 vs 77/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (83/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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?
The OnePlus 14 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 14 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OnePlus 14 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 14 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 77/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 14 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
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?
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 is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.