OnePlus 9 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The OnePlus 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 60/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 1,135,878).
OnePlus 9
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Lighter: 192g vs 204g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 9 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 11 points higher (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the OnePlus 9 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 9 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×74.2×8.7 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $729 | — |
OnePlus 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 9
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 9
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 9 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads OnePlus 9 by 12.0% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 (86/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the OnePlus 9 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 9 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably better than the OnePlus 9 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 9 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OnePlus 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 9 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 9 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 9 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OnePlus 9 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.