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 — 71/100 vs 63/100 (a 8-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 1,290,942); the OPPO Reno 15 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 204g).
OPPO Reno 15
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 1394716 vs 1290942
- 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)
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 4106
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the OPPO Reno 15 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 8 points higher (71/100 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 (69/100 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).
| Specification | OPPO Reno 15 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1394716 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 4453 | |
| 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 | — |
OPPO Reno 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
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
OPPO Reno 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
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 8.0% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the OPPO Reno 15 are nearly equal (69/100 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).
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 8 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 — 71/100.
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.