Realme U1 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Realme U1 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70, 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 26/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 303,398); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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
- 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: 65W 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 (52/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Realme U1 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 45 points higher (71/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (69/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme U1 (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (86/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme U1 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (79/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Realme U1 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 65W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB / 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
- 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
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme U1
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme U1 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Realme U1 by 76.5% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (69/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme U1 (80/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (86/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (52/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme U1 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (79/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Realme U1 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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?
The Realme U1 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme U1 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme U1 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Realme U1 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Realme U1 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.