ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
#155Category Breakdown
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Performance
83.387.1
Camera
56.556.5
Display
88.588.5
Battery
60.064.5
Build
75.875.8
Overall
73.475.2
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
64 MP
Main Camera Details
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
Front Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
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
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
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Silver
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, MyOS 13
Android 12, MyOS 12
OS Version
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, MyOS 13
Android 12, MyOS 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No