ZTE Axon 40 Ultra vs ZTE Libero 5G III
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the ZTE Libero 5G III (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 70/100 vs 38/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4120); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 515,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
ZTE Libero 5G III
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4120 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 207g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 36/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 43/100)
What makes ZTE Libero 5G III better?
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra vs the ZTE Libero 5G III, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 32 points higher (70/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (68/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (52/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (68/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (52/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | ZTE Libero 5G III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4120 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MyOS 12 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | 78.0×168.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 4120 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and ZTE Libero 5G III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads ZTE Libero 5G III by 151.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (68/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (86/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (52/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III by 32 points (70/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the ZTE Libero 5G III — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (68/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra over the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.