Overall Score
78.1Category Breakdown
Overall(#428)78.1
Performance(#578)91.3
Camera(#159)97.7
Display(#296)96.3
Battery(#1527)33.7
Build(#947)78.7
Connectivity(#216)87.3
Audio(#115)87.6
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Short Review
- The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra features a sleek design with a glass front and back, aluminum frame, and dimensions of 163.3 x 73.6 x 8.4 mm, weighing 204g.
- Its 6.8-inch AMOLED display offers a resolution of 1116 x 2480 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and peak brightness of 1500 nits, providing vibrant visuals.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, it delivers strong performance with an octa-core CPU and options for up to 16GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes three 64 MP lenses for standard, telephoto, and ultrawide shots, capable of recording video in 8K at 30fps.
- A 5000mAh battery supports 65W fast charging, ensuring extended usage without frequent recharges.
- Running on Android 12 with MyOS 13, it is upgradable to Android 13, offering a user-friendly experience.
- Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6e, Bluetooth 5.2, and NFC.
- The device lacks a headphone jack but features stereo speakers for enhanced audio.
- Special features include HDR10+ support and advanced video recording capabilities.
- Overall, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra combines high-end specifications with a premium build.
Specifications
General
Release Date2022, May 09
Announced2022, May 09
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.8"
TypeAMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1500 nits (peak)
Resolution1116 x 2480 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI1116
Refresh Rate120Hz
HDR Support✓
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPUAdreno 730
Memory128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera64 MP, f/1.6, 35mm (standard), 1/1.7", PDAF, OIS64 MP, f/3.5, 91mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom (vs. 26mm cam)64 MP, f/2.4, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/1.7", PDAF
Main Camera FeaturesLaser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.22µm, under display
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10, 10‑bit video
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✓
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details65W wired, PD3.0, QC4
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions163.3 x 73.6 x 8.4 mm (6.43 x 2.90 x 0.33 in)
Weight204 g
MaterialsGlass front, glass back, aluminum frame
ColorsBlack, Gold, Silver
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 12, upgradable to Android 13, MyOS 13
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass