Poco F8 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 70/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,024,818 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Pro
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3024818 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 204g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Better camera (86/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the Poco F8 Pro scores 9 points higher (79/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3024818 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 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) | 3500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $529 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- 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 F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 133.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (91/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (86/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (68/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.