ZTE Axon 40 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads — 71/100 vs 58/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Axon 40
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 204g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3520
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 73/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ZTE Axon 40 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 13 points higher (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (80/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ZTE Axon 40 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 44 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ZTE Axon 40 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads ZTE Axon 40 by 22.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (80/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (86/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 40 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 40 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 40 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the ZTE Axon 40 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on performance (68/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the ZTE Axon 40 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.