OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 70/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,948,304 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2948304 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 206g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra scores 1 points higher (71/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra leads (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra leads (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2948304 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2729 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8430 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6700 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 15, ColorOS 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 127.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (89/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra (86/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (70/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra edges out the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra 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 5 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra leads on performance (89/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra 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.