Realme Q5 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Realme Q5 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, 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 58/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Q5 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Q5 Pro
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Realme Q5 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Lighter: 194g vs 204g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3520
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Q5 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 12 points higher (70/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 Pro (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Q5 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Q5 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Q5 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 64 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 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme Q5 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme Q5 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Q5 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Q5 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Realme Q5 Pro by 22.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 Pro (86/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Q5 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Q5 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Q5 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably better than the Realme Q5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Realme Q5 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Realme Q5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Q5 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Q5 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (68/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Realme Q5 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Realme Q5 Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.