Realme GT 8 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 70/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8 Pro
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 207g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 73/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 14 points higher (84/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 8 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 8 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 205.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (98/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (83/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Realme GT 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.