OnePlus Ace 3 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The OnePlus Ace 3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 64/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 3 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus Ace 3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,907,512 vs 1,290,942).
OnePlus Ace 3
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 1907512 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 207g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 3 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 7 points higher (71/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 3 leads (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 3 is a bit better (77/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 3 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 3 (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 3 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 3 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1907512 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, ColorOS 14 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×75.3×8.8 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 204 g | |
| Price | — | — |
OnePlus Ace 3
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Ace 3
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 3
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus Ace 3 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 3 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 47.8% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 3 is a bit better (77/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 3 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 3 (86/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 3 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 3 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra edges out the OnePlus Ace 3 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 3 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OnePlus Ace 3 has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 3 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 3 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OnePlus Ace 3 leads on performance (77/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 3 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OnePlus Ace 3 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.