Xiaomi Black Shark 5 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, 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 — 70/100 vs 59/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4650); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is thinner (8.4mm vs 10.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4650 mAh
- Lighter: 204g vs 218g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 11 points higher (70/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (86/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (52/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4650 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Joy UI 13 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.3×10.0 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi Black Shark 5 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by 22.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (86/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (52/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (68/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.