Sony Xperia 5 V vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Sony Xperia 5 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 67/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 V is faster in AnTuTu (1,774,668 vs 1,294,871); the Sony Xperia 5 V is noticeably lighter (182g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5 V
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Sony Xperia 5 V better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1774668 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4188
- Lighter: 182g vs 204g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 V vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 3 points higher (70/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 V | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1774668 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 65W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 118 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 154.0×68.0×8.6 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5 V
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 5 V and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 V leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 37.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (86/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 V or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra edges out the Sony Xperia 5 V by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 V and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 5 V has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 V or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 V or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 5 V leads on performance (76/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 V over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.