OnePlus Ace 7 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The OnePlus Ace 7 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 7 leads — 77/100 vs 70/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 7 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus Ace 7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Ace 7
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes OnePlus Ace 7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 7 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the OnePlus Ace 7 scores 7 points higher (77/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 leads (98/100 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 7 leads (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 7 (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (80/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 7 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 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 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Ace 7
- 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 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Ace 7
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Ace 7 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 7 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 205.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (98/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 7 (86/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (80/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 7 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OnePlus Ace 7 edges out the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 7 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OnePlus Ace 7 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 7 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 7 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OnePlus Ace 7 leads on performance (98/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 7 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OnePlus Ace 7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.