OnePlus 15s vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The OnePlus 15s (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 15s leads — 83/100 vs 71/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,290,942).
OnePlus 15s
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 204g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the OnePlus 15s scores 12 points higher (83/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (95/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15s (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 15s | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1216 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $700 | — |
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 15s and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by 205.4% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (98/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (95/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15s (86/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (89/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The OnePlus 15s is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15s or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15s over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The OnePlus 15s 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.