OnePlus Ace 5 Racing vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, 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 66/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is faster in AnTuTu (2,545,677 vs 1,290,942).
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 2545677 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Lighter: 200g vs 204g
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 52/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 5 points higher (71/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 5 Racing | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2545677 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2233 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7478 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | — |
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus Ace 5 Racing and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 97.2% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (84/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (86/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (68/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra edges out the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads on performance (84/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.