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 — 70/100 vs 60/100 (a 10-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 (1,294,871 vs 1,157,244).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 9
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes OnePlus 9 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 204g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 1157244
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 9 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 10 points higher (70/100 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 and the OnePlus 9 are nearly equal (68/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 9 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1157244 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 4188 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $729 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 9
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 9
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 9 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads OnePlus 9 by 10.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the OnePlus 9 are nearly equal (68/100 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).
Frequently asked questions
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 10 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 — 70/100.
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).
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.