Poco M4 Pro 5G vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Poco M4 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, 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 44/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 569,913).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M4 Pro 5G
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Poco M4 Pro 5G better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 204g
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 1900
- Faster charging: 65W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M4 Pro 5G vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 26 points higher (70/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M4 Pro 5G and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M4 Pro 5G and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M4 Pro 5G | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 569913 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 684 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.8×8.8 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $230 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco M4 Pro 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco M4 Pro 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M4 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M4 Pro 5G and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Poco M4 Pro 5G by 56.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (68/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (80/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (86/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M4 Pro 5G and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M4 Pro 5G and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M4 Pro 5G or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G by 26 points (70/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M4 Pro 5G and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Poco M4 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M4 Pro 5G or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M4 Pro 5G or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (68/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco M4 Pro 5G over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.