Poco X4 NFC vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Poco X4 NFC (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, 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 54/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X4 NFC has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 750,481).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X4 NFC
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Poco X4 NFC better?
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2318
- Lighter: 204g vs 207g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X4 NFC vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 16 points higher (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco X4 NFC (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Poco X4 NFC are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X4 NFC (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X4 NFC and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X4 NFC | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 750481 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 936 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Poco X4 NFC
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco X4 NFC
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X4 NFC
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X4 NFC and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Poco X4 NFC by 42.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco X4 NFC (68/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Poco X4 NFC are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X4 NFC (86/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X4 NFC and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X4 NFC or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably better than the Poco X4 NFC — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X4 NFC and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Poco X4 NFC has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X4 NFC or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X4 NFC or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (68/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Poco X4 NFC over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.