OPPO Find X9 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 40
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 58/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Find X9 Ultra has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the OPPO Find X9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,231,988 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
ZTE Axon 40
What makes OPPO Find X9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4231988 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 73/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 235g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO Find X9 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 40, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra scores 34 points higher (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (98/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (96/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the OPPO Find X9 Ultra (53/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO Find X9 Ultra | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 4231988 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1440x3120 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 170 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 8.7×None×None mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 235 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3120
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
- 7050 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:45 hrs, total 37:00 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO Find X9 Ultra and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 40 by 319.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (99/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (98/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (96/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (87/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the OPPO Find X9 Ultra (53/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Find X9 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40?
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 by 34 points (92/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the OPPO Find X9 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40?
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Find X9 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40?
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Find X9 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40?
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Find X9 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 40?
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.