Sony Xperia 1 VII vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Both devices score the same overall rating of 71/100. Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 1,290,942).
Sony Xperia 1 VII
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 4453
- Lighter: 197g vs 204g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 52/100)
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 54/100)
The Sony Xperia 1 VII and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra received the same MobileRank rating — 71/100. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (91/100 vs 69/100). 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 Sony Xperia 1 VII (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VII | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2994112 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3094 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9293 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 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 | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $1295 | — |
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VII and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 131.9% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (91/100 vs 69/100).
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 Sony Xperia 1 VII (86/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
Both devices scored 71/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Sony Xperia 1 VII.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 54/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VII over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.