ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition vs ZTE Blade A36
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the ZTE Blade A36 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads — 71/100 vs 30/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A36 doesn't.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
ZTE Blade A36
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 560
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 1700
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparing the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition vs the ZTE Blade A36, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 41 points higher (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
| Specification | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | ZTE Blade A36 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Unisoc T7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1290942 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 560 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 1700 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 18GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MyOS 12 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | 167.6×77.4×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A36
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A36
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 (69/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 (80/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 (86/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition or the ZTE Blade A36?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 by 41 points (71/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the ZTE Blade A36?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE Blade A36 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition or the ZTE Blade A36?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition or the ZTE Blade A36?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on performance (69/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition over the ZTE Blade A36?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Blade A36 is a better fit for everyday use.