Xiaomi 15S Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads — 84/100 vs 71/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15S Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 15S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,998,904 vs 1,290,942).
Xiaomi 15S Pro
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Higher AnTuTu: 2998904 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 2746 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8431 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 15S Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the Xiaomi 15S Pro scores 13 points higher (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (77/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 15S Pro | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Xiaomi XRING O1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2998904 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2746 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8431 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 204 g | |
| Price | $760 | — |
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- 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 15S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi 15S Pro and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15S Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by 132.3% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (89/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (77/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 15S Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 15S Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 15S Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 15S Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 15S Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.