OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 40
The OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 58/100 (a 13-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 1,010,069).
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
ZTE Axon 40
- Higher AnTuTu: 2948304 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 53/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 206g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 40, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra scores 13 points higher (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra leads (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 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 (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (94/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 2948304 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2729 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8430 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | — |
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 40 by 191.9% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (89/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (94/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra (51/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (70/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra leads on performance (89/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 40?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.