Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (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 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 1,290,942); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably lighter (204g vs 225g).
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 1627862 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 4453
- Faster charging: 67W vs 65W
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 3MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 225g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 32/100)
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra received the same MobileRank rating — 71/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (73/100 vs 69/100). 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 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 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (52/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1627862 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 65W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 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 | |
| Price | — | — |
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi 12S Ultra and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 26.1% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (73/100 vs 69/100).
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 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 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (52/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
Both devices scored 71/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Xiaomi 12S Ultra.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 12S Ultra over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.