Oppo F9 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Oppo F9 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60, 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 26/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 16 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 314,537); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo F9 doesn't; the Oppo F9 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo F9
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
What makes Oppo F9 better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 204g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo F9 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 45 points higher (71/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (68/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 (68/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Oppo F9 (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 (86/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo F9 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (78/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo F9 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P60 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 314537 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 341 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 779 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); ColorOS 5.2 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Oppo F9
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 25MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Oppo F9
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo F9
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo F9 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads Oppo F9 by 75.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 (68/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Oppo F9 (80/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 (86/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 (56/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo F9 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (78/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo F9 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 by 45 points (71/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo F9 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Oppo F9 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo F9 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo F9 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on performance (68/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Oppo F9 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.