ZTE Axon 40 vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, 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 58/100 (a 15-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 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Axon 40
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better portability (53/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 73/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ZTE Axon 40 vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 15 points higher (73/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (53/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ZTE Axon 40 | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 44 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 14 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $700 |
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ZTE Axon 40 and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 40 by 42.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (76/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (78/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (53/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 40 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 40 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 40 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the ZTE Axon 40 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the ZTE Axon 40 over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.