Sony Xperia 1 IV vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 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 66/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,320,406 vs 1,290,942); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 204g).
Sony Xperia 1 IV
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 1320406 vs 1290942
- Lighter: 185g vs 204g
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 IV vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 5 points higher (71/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 69/100. In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 IV | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1320406 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 65W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 118 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $1000 | — |
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Sony Xperia 1 IV and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 IV leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 2.3% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 69/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (86/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra edges out the Sony Xperia 1 IV by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 IV over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.