Poco F3 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Poco F3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, 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 54/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4520); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 998,482).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F3
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Poco F3 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 204g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 998482
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4520 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F3 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 16 points higher (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Poco F3 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F3 (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F3 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 998482 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4520 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.4×7.8 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $370 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F3
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F3
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F3
- 4520 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F3 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Poco F3 by 22.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Poco F3 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F3 (86/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F3 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably better than the Poco F3 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F3 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Poco F3 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F3 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F3 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (68/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Poco F3 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Poco F3 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.