Oppo A56s vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

The Oppo A56s (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads — 71/100 vs 35/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 569,913); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A56s doesn't; the Oppo A56s is noticeably lighter (186g vs 204g).

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Oppo A56s by 36 points (71/100 vs 35/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A56s
Performance 42
Display 44
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 67
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Performance 69
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Oppo A56s better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 204g

  • Better portability (67/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 569913
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 684
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 1900
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo A56s vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 36 points higher (71/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (69/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Oppo A56s (69/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Oppo A56s (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Oppo A56s (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A56s notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (67/100 vs 52/100).

Oppo A56s: The Oppo A56s is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Oppo A56s ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 810 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 569913 1290942
Geekbench Single 684 1675
Geekbench Multi 1900 4453
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1612 1116x2480
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 10W 80W
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 18GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, ColorOS 12.1 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 600 nits 1500 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 163.8×75.1×8.0 mm 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 186 g 204 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Oppo A56s
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Oppo A56s
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Oppo A56s
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Oppo A56s and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Oppo A56s MediaTek Dimensity 810
35/100
569913 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
71/100 +55.9%
1290942 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads Oppo A56s by 55.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Oppo A56s (69/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Oppo A56s (80/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Oppo A56s (86/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Oppo A56s notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (67/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A56s or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Oppo A56s by 36 points (71/100 vs 35/100).

What is the rating of the Oppo A56s and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The Oppo A56s has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Oppo A56s or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Oppo A56s or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on performance (69/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Oppo A56s over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The Oppo A56s is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.