Poco X8 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, 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 — 71/100 vs 64/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 1,290,942).
Poco X8 Pro
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 196g vs 204g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 52/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1553
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 7 points higher (71/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1982033 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $350 | — |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 53.5% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (86/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (68/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra edges out the Poco X8 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.