Xiaomi 14 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Xiaomi 14 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 14 leads — 75/100 vs 71/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4610); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 14 is faster in AnTuTu (2,363,726 vs 1,290,942).
Xiaomi 14
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Higher AnTuTu: 2363726 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 2200 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7000 vs 4453
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 193g vs 204g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 52/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4610 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 71/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 14 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the Xiaomi 14 scores 4 points higher (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 14 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2363726 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2200 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7000 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2670x1200 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4610 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 138 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 / HyperOS | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 152.8×71.5×8.2 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Xiaomi 14
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 14
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 14
- 4610 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi 14 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 14 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by 83.1% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 (86/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 14 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Xiaomi 14 edges out the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 14 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Xiaomi 14 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 14 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 14 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Xiaomi 14 leads on performance (82/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 14 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Xiaomi 14 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.