Sony Xperia 10 VII vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, 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 — 70/100 vs 55/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 204g
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 895533
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3000
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 56/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 VII vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 15 points higher (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (68/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (76/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 VII | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 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
- 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
- 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
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 10 VII and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 30.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (86/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (76/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 10 VII — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (68/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 VII over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.