OnePlus 15 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The OnePlus 15 (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 15 leads — 74/100 vs 71/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,621,671 vs 1,290,942).
OnePlus 15
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3621671 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 213g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the OnePlus 15 scores 3 points higher (74/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3621671 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $799 | — |
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 15 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 180.5% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (94/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (86/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (86/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OnePlus 15 edges out the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.