OnePlus Nord 6 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The OnePlus Nord 6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, 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 68/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 6 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus Nord 6 is faster in AnTuTu (2,314,061 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 6
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes OnePlus Nord 6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2314061 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 210g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 6 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 2 points higher (70/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 leads (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 leads (69/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (69/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 6 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2314061 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 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 | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×77.5×8.5 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 6
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 6 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Nord 6 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 78.7% 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 Nord 6 is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (86/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (69/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 6 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra edges out the OnePlus Nord 6 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 6 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OnePlus Nord 6 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 6 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 6 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OnePlus Nord 6 leads on performance (81/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 6 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OnePlus Nord 6 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.