Huawei Mate X5
#155
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
#428Category Breakdown
Huawei Mate X5
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Performance
90.091.3
Camera
95.097.7
Display
92.896.3
Battery
96.633.7
Build
77.378.7
Connectivity
86.087.3
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
87.178.1
Summary
- The Huawei Mate X5 features a foldable OLED display measuring 7.85 inches with a resolution of 2224 x 2496 pixels, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1116 x 2480 pixels and HDR10+ support.
- In terms of performance, the Mate X5 is powered by the Kirin 9000S chipset, whereas the Axon 40 Ultra utilizes the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, both offering robust processing capabilities.
- The Mate X5's camera system includes a 50 MP primary sensor and additional lenses for versatile photography, while the Axon 40 Ultra boasts a triple 64 MP setup, excelling in high-resolution video recording up to 8K.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Mate X5 at 5060 mAh compared to the Axon 40 Ultra's 5000 mAh, with both supporting fast charging but differing in wireless capabilities.
- Software-wise, the Mate X5 runs on HarmonyOS 4.0 or EMUI, while the Axon 40 Ultra operates on Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, providing distinct user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Mate X5
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
General
Release Date
2023, September 08
2022, May 09
Announced
2023, September 08
2022, May 09
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
7.85"
6.8"
Type
Foldable OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1500 nits (peak)
Resolution
2224 x 2496 pixels (~426 ppi density)
1116 x 2480 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI
2224
1116
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Kunlun Glass (cover display only)
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Kirin 9000S (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.62 GHz Taishan Big & 3x2.15 GHz Taishan Mid & 4x1.53GHz Cortex-A510)
Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Maleoon 910 MP4
Adreno 730
Memory
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/3.4, 125mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), AF
64 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 Features
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, (wide)Cover camera:8 MP, f/2.4, (wide)
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.22µm, under display
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10, 10‑bit video
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5060 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Si/C Li-Ion 5060 mAh - China only
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
66W wired50W wireless7.5W reverse wireless
65W wired, PD3.0, QC4
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
Unfolded: 156.9 x 141.5 x 5.3 mmFolded: 156.9 x 72.4 x 11.1 mm
163.3 x 73.6 x 8.4 mm (6.43 x 2.90 x 0.33 in)
Weight
243 g
204 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back or eco leather back, aluminum frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, White, Purple, Dark Green, Gold
Black, Gold, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
HarmonyOS 4.0 (China), EMUI (Europe), no Google Play Services
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, MyOS 13
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, altimeter
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass