Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Both devices score the same overall rating of 71/100. Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 3 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,627,862 vs 1,294,871); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is noticeably lighter (204g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1627862 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 4188
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 3MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 225g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition received the same MobileRank rating — 71/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (73/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (52/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1627862 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | — | |
| Main camera | 3 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 12S Ultra and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by 25.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (73/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (86/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (52/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
Both devices scored 71/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (73/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on performance (73/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 12S Ultra over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.