Poco M3 Pro 5G vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Poco M3 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads — 71/100 vs 41/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 515,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M3 Pro 5G
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
What makes Poco M3 Pro 5G better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 204g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 1736
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M3 Pro 5G vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 30 points higher (71/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (68/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (68/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (86/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M3 Pro 5G | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×75.3×8.9 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M3 Pro 5G and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads Poco M3 Pro 5G by 60.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (68/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (80/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (86/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G by 30 points (71/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M3 Pro 5G and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Poco M3 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on performance (68/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Poco M3 Pro 5G over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.