OnePlus Nord 2T vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The OnePlus Nord 2T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300, 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 — 70/100 vs 53/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 1,017,976).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 2T
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes OnePlus Nord 2T better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Lighter: 190g vs 204g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 1017976
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1114
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3281
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 2T vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 17 points higher (70/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 2T | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1017976 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1114 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, OxygenOS 12.1 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×73.2×8.2 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 2T
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 2T
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 2T
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 2T and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads OnePlus Nord 2T by 21.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (86/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 2T or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 2T — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 2T and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OnePlus Nord 2T has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 2T or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 2T or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (68/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 2T over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.