Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
#62
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
#385Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Performance
97.097.5
Camera
99.697.7
Display
97.396.3
Battery
94.333.7
Build
97.481.4
Connectivity
90.387.3
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
92.179.5
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition both feature a 6.8-inch display, but the S23 Ultra uses a Dynamic AMOLED 2X with higher resolution (1440 x 3088 pixels) and peak brightness (1750 nits) compared to the Axon 40's AMOLED display (1116 x 2480 pixels, 1500 nits).
- In terms of performance, the S23 Ultra is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, offering superior processing capabilities over the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in the Axon 40.
- The camera system on the S23 Ultra is significantly more advanced, featuring a 200 MP main sensor and multiple telephoto options, while the Axon 40 has a 64 MP triple camera setup.
- Both phones have a 5000 mAh battery, but the Axon 40 supports faster charging at 80W, whereas the S23 Ultra charges at 45W.
- The S23 Ultra runs on Android 13 with One UI 6.1.1, providing a more updated software experience compared to the Axon 40's Android 12 with MyOS 12.
- Build quality is also notable, with the S23 Ultra utilizing Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and a glass back, while the Axon 40 features a ceramic back, making it slightly lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
General
Release Date
2023, February 01
2022, November 29
Announced
2023, February 01
2022, November 29
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.8"
6.8"
Type
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1750 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1500 nits (peak)
Resolution
1440 x 3088 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~500 ppi density)
1116 x 2480 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1116
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Adreno 740
Adreno 730
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM
512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 18GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom10 MP, f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video
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, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.22µm, under display
Front Camera Features
HDR, HDR10+
HDR
Video Recording
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10, 10‑bit video
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min15W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
80W wired, PD3.0, QC4
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
163.3 x 73.6 x 8.4 mm (6.43 x 2.90 x 0.33 in)
Weight
234 g
204 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Glass front, ceramic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Phantom Black, Green, Cream, Lavender, Graphite, Sky Blue, Lime, Red, BMW M Edition
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.12 W/kg (head) 0.92 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (up to 7CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
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
Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1
Android 12, MyOS 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass