Older flagship · 2022
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Our Take
CPU capability matches high-end phones like Google Pixel 10a
Best for
Strength
Stabilised camera (OIS), 80W fast charging
Extras
Optical zoom
Watch out
No more updates
Full specifications
Display
6.8″ · AMOLED · 1116 × 2480 · 120 Hz · HDR
OLED + smooth
Display
6.8″ · AMOLED · 1116 × 2480 · 120 Hz · HDR
OLED + smooth
Performance
Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) · 8-core 3.0 GHz · Adreno 730
High performance
Performance
Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) · 8-core 3.0 GHz · Adreno 730
High performance
Software & updates
Android 12, MyOS 12 · 2-year support (brand estimate)
Likely end of life
Software & updates
Android 12, MyOS 12 · 2-year support (brand estimate)
Likely end of life
This phone is past its update window — it still works, but new Android versions and most security patches have stopped.
Operating system
Android 12, MyOS 12
Software support
2 years of updates (brand estimate)
Updates remaining
None — past its update window
Camera
64 MP f/1.6 main · OIS · 16 MP selfie
Stabilised
Camera
64 MP f/1.6 main · OIS · 16 MP selfie
Stabilised
Stabilised main camera holds up in low light. Front camera is fine for daylight selfies.
Main camera
64 MP f/1.6
OIS
Telephoto
64 MP f/3.5
Ultrawide
64 MP f/2.4
Front camera
16 MP f/2.0
Video
8K @ 30 fps
Battery
5000 mAh · 80 W wired
Plenty
Battery
5000 mAh · 80 W wired
Plenty
Memory
12 GB RAM · 512 GB
Roomy
Memory
12 GB RAM · 512 GB
Roomy
Connectivity
5G · NFC · Wi-Fi 6
Modern radios
Connectivity
5G · NFC · Wi-Fi 6
Modern radios
Build & Design
204 g · 8.4 mm
Build & Design
204 g · 8.4 mmHeight
163.3 mm
Width
73.6 mm
Thickness
8.4 mm
Weight
204 g
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical) · accelerometer · gyro · proximity
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical) · accelerometer · gyro · proximitySensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Images and battery life estimates from GSMArena
How it stacks up against the rest.
A few phones around the same price, so you can see what this one does better and what it gives up.
vs
Apple iPhone 14
Wins on most
4 wins
1 loss
Smoother display
120 Hz vs 60 Hz refresh · 6.8″ vs 6.1″ screen
Better video capture
Telephoto · OIS vs — · 8K @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video · 64 MP · f/1.6 vs 12 MP · f/1.5 main
52% larger battery capacity
80 W vs 18 W charging · 5,000 mAh vs 3,279 mAh battery
Starts with more storage
512 GB vs 128 GB baseline
Less protected
None vs IP68 protection · 204 g vs 172 g
vs
Samsung Galaxy S22 5G
Wins on most
3 wins
1 loss
Higher-res main camera
64 MP · f/1.6 vs 50 MP · f/1.8 main · 16 MP vs 10 MP selfie
35% larger battery capacity
80 W vs 25 W charging · 5,000 mAh vs 3,700 mAh battery
Starts with more storage
512 GB vs 128 GB baseline
Less protected
None vs IP68 protection · 204 g vs 167 g
Where to buy
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