Poco F9 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Poco F9 Ultra (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 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 70/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 1,294,871); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably lighter (204g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Ultra
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 204g vs 238g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 20 points higher (90/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (52/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4165108 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Ultra and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 221.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (98/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (91/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (52/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 20 points (90/100 vs 70/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.