Poco F9 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 70/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 204g vs 206g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the Poco F9 Pro scores 14 points higher (84/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 149.3% 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 F9 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (95/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (84/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.