OPPO Reno 15 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The OPPO Reno 15 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, 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 63/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OPPO Reno 15 is faster in AnTuTu (1,394,716 vs 1,294,871); the OPPO Reno 15 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Reno 15
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes OPPO Reno 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1394716 vs 1294871
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Lighter: 186g vs 204g
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 4106
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO Reno 15 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 7 points higher (70/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 15 leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the OPPO Reno 15 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the OPPO Reno 15 (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (73/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO Reno 15 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1394716 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | — |
Camera comparison
OPPO Reno 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OPPO Reno 15
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OPPO Reno 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO Reno 15 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno 15 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 7.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the OPPO Reno 15 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the OPPO Reno 15 (86/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (78/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (73/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Reno 15 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra edges out the OPPO Reno 15 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno 15 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno 15 has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno 15 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno 15 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno 15 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.