Sony Xperia 10 VII vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, 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 55/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 895,533); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 VII
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 204g
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 895533
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3000
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 56/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 VII vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 16 points higher (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (68/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (76/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 VII | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 895533 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 10 VII and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 30.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (86/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (76/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 10 VII — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on performance (68/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 VII over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.