Oppo A9 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Oppo A9 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70, 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 28/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4020); the main camera is 16 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 303,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A9
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Oppo A9 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 204g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 303398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4020 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A9 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 42 points higher (70/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (68/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (68/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Oppo A9 (80/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (86/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Oppo A9 (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A9 is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A9 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P70 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 303398 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 341 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 779 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 65W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×76.1×8.3 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Oppo A9
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Oppo A9
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A9
- 4020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A9 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Oppo A9 by 76.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (68/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Oppo A9 (80/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (86/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Oppo A9 (52/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A9 is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A9 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 by 42 points (70/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A9 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Oppo A9 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A9 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A9 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (68/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A9 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.