Realme U1 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Realme U1 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70, 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 26/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 303,398); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme U1 doesn't; the Realme U1 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 204g).
Realme U1
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Lighter: 168g vs 204g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 303398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Realme U1 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 45 points higher (71/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (69/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (69/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Realme U1 (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (86/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme U1 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (79/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Realme U1 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P70 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 303398 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 341 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 779 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); ColorOS 5.2 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Realme U1
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 25MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme U1
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme U1
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme U1 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads Realme U1 by 76.5% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (69/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Realme U1 (80/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (86/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (56/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme U1 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (79/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Realme U1 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Realme U1 by 45 points (71/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Realme U1 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Realme U1 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme U1 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme U1 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on performance (69/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Realme U1 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Realme U1 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.