Poco C85x vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Poco C85x (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300, 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 42/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85x has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 32 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 639,225); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85x doesn't.
Poco C85x
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Overall rating 42/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 2073
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 32MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 210g
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Poco C85x vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 29 points higher (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (69/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Poco C85x (69/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Poco C85x (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (86/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Poco C85x are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Poco C85x are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Poco C85x | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Poco C85x
- Main: 32MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco C85x
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C85x
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco C85x and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads Poco C85x by 50.5% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Poco C85x (69/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Poco C85x (80/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (86/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Poco C85x are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Poco C85x are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Poco C85x or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Poco C85x by 29 points (71/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C85x and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Poco C85x has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85x or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85x or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on performance (69/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85x over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Poco C85x is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.