Poco F5 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Poco F5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, 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 60/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 1,260,756); the Poco F5 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F5
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Poco F5 better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4217 vs 4188
- Faster charging: 67W vs 65W
- Lighter: 181g vs 204g
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 1260756
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1654
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F5 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 10 points higher (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Poco F5 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Poco F5 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F5 (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F5 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (71/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F5 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1260756 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1654 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4217 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.9×7.9 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F5
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F5
- 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 F5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F5 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Poco F5 by 2.6% 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 and the Poco F5 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Poco F5 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F5 (86/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F5 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (71/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F5 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably better than the Poco F5 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F5 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Poco F5 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F5 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco F5 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Poco F5 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.