Poco M7 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Poco M7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, 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 43/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 467,392); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M7 doesn't; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is noticeably lighter (204g vs 224g).
Poco M7
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 1396
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 224g
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Poco M7 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 28 points higher (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (69/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (69/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Poco M7 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $110 | — |
Poco M7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco M7
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M7 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads Poco M7 by 63.8% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (69/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (86/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Poco M7 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Poco M7 by 28 points (71/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M7 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Poco M7 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M7 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on performance (69/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Poco M7 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.