ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 71/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 2 points higher (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (84/100 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 ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (52/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 18GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MyOS 12 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $700 |
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by 26.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (84/100 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 ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (52/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra edges out the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.