Sony Xperia Pro-I vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, 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 50/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia Pro-I
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 211g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia Pro-I vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 20 points higher (70/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (86/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia Pro-I | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia Pro-I and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 12.3% 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 and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (86/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (52/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 20 points (70/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia Pro-I has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia Pro-I over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.