ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
#385Category Breakdown
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Performance
91.397.5
Camera
97.797.7
Display
96.396.3
Battery
33.733.7
Build
78.781.4
Connectivity
87.387.3
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
78.179.5
Summary
- The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition share a similar build quality with dimensions of 163.3 x 73.6 x 8.4 mm and a weight of 204g, but the Space Edition features a ceramic back compared to the glass back of the Ultra.
- Both models have a 6.8" AMOLED display with a resolution of 1116 x 2480 pixels and support for HDR10+ and 120Hz refresh rate.
- Performance-wise, they are equipped with the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, but the Space Edition offers more RAM options, reaching up to 18GB.
- The camera systems are identical, featuring a triple 64 MP setup with OIS and 8K video recording capabilities.
- Battery capacity is the same at 5000mAh, but the Space Edition supports faster charging at 80W compared to 65W for the Ultra.
- Software experience differs slightly, with the Ultra running MyOS 13 based on Android 13, while the Space Edition operates on MyOS 12 based on Android 12.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
General
Release Date
2022, May 09
2022, November 29
Announced
2022, May 09
2022, November 29
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.8"
6.8"
Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1500 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1500 nits (peak)
Resolution
1116 x 2480 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
1116 x 2480 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI
1116
1116
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Adreno 730
Adreno 730
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 18GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
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
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, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.22µm, under display
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.22µm, under display
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10, 10‑bit video
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10, 10‑bit video
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
65W wired, PD3.0, QC4
80W wired, PD3.0, QC4
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163.3 x 73.6 x 8.4 mm (6.43 x 2.90 x 0.33 in)
163.3 x 73.6 x 8.4 mm (6.43 x 2.90 x 0.33 in)
Weight
204 g
204 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front, ceramic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, Gold, Silver
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, 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, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
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 12, upgradable to Android 13, MyOS 13
Android 12, MyOS 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass