Tecno Spark 40 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Tecno Spark 40 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, 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 36/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 40 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 358,383).
Tecno Spark 40
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 192g vs 204g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 65W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Tecno Spark 40 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 35 points higher (71/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (86/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Tecno Spark 40 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1612x720 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 167.7×77.9×8.0 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | — |
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Spark 40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1612x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Tecno Spark 40 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Tecno Spark 40 by 72.2% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (69/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (80/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (86/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 40 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 by 35 points (71/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 40 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Tecno Spark 40 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 40 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 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 40 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Tecno Spark 40 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.