Tecno Pop X vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Tecno Pop X (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, 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 — 71/100 vs 33/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop X doesn't; the Tecno Pop X is noticeably lighter (186g vs 204g).
Tecno Pop X
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Lighter: 186g vs 204g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 52/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 1800
- Faster charging: 65W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Tecno Pop X vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 38 points higher (71/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X (69/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pop X (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop X is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Tecno Pop X | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 167.9×79.3×8.2 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | — |
Tecno Pop X
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.85
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Pop X
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pop X
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X (69/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pop X (80/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X (86/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop X is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Tecno Pop X or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X by 38 points (71/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pop X and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Tecno Pop X has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pop X or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pop X or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pop X over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Tecno Pop X is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.