OnePlus Nord CE5 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The OnePlus Nord CE5 (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Apex, 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 61/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord CE5 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus Nord CE5 is faster in AnTuTu (1,696,968 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord CE5
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes OnePlus Nord CE5 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1696968 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Lighter: 199g vs 204g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1398
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord CE5 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 9 points higher (70/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 leads (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the OnePlus Nord CE5 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord CE5 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 8350 Apex | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1696968 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1398 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4313 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" Fluid AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1430 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $295 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 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 Nord CE5
- 6.8" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord CE5 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Nord CE5 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 31.1% 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 CE5 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the OnePlus Nord CE5 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (86/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (68/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord CE5 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra edges out the OnePlus Nord CE5 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord CE5 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OnePlus Nord CE5 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord CE5 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord CE5 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OnePlus Nord CE5 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.