Poco F7 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s 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 66/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,199,079 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Poco F7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2199079 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 215g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F7 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 4 points higher (70/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Poco F7 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F7 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2199079 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F7 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 69.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (86/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (68/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Poco F7 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra edges out the Poco F7 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Poco F7 leads on performance (80/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.