ZTE Axon 40 Ultra vs ZTE V40 Pro

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the ZTE V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 55/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE V40 Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE V40 Pro doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE V40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Performance 69
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
ZTE V40 Pro
Performance
Display 81
Camera 40
Battery 55
Portability 62
Value for money
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 40/100)
What makes ZTE V40 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Lighter: 190g vs 204g

  • Longer battery life (55/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (62/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra vs the ZTE V40 Pro, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 16 points higher (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE V40 Pro 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 V40 Pro (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
ZTE V40 Pro: The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ZTE Axon 40 Ultra ZTE V40 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Unisoc Tiger T618
AnTuTu 1290942
Geekbench Single 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1116x2480 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 65W 65W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 64 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 12, MyOS 12 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 204 g 190 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
ZTE V40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
81
display
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
55
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the ZTE V40 Pro 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 V40 Pro (86/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE V40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the ZTE V40 Pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE V40 Pro — 55/100.

Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 40/100).

Should you choose the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra over the ZTE V40 Pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.