Tecno Spark 40 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

The Tecno Spark 40 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100, 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 46/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 576,015); the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is thinner (6.7mm vs 8.4mm).

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro by 25 points (71/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
Performance 44
Display 70
Camera 29
Battery 48
Portability 76
Value for money 68
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Performance 69
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Tecno Spark 40 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 204g

  • Better portability (76/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 576015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 727
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 2014
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Spark 40 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 25 points higher (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (69/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (86/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (76/100 vs 52/100).

Tecno Spark 40 Pro: The Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Spark 40 Pro ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Helio G100 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 576015 1290942
Geekbench Single 727 1675
Geekbench Multi 2014 4453
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1224x2720 1116x2480
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 65W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15, HIOS 15.1 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 163.7×75.9×6.7 mm 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 195 g 204 g
Launch price $150
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1224x2720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
70
display
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Tecno Spark 40 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Tecno Spark 40 Pro MediaTek Helio G100
46/100
576015 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
71/100 +55.4%
1290942 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Tecno Spark 40 Pro by 55.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
$150
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (69/100 vs 44/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (86/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (76/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 40 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro by 25 points (71/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 40 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Tecno Spark 40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 40 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 40 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Spark 40 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.