ZTE Axon 40 Ultra vs OnePlus 10 Pro: A Deep Dive into Flagship Features
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For the average user prioritizing rapid charging and a well-rounded experience, the OnePlus 10 Pro emerges as the winner. Its 80W charging (internationally) significantly outperforms the Axon 40 Ultra’s 65W, and the brighter display enhances outdoor visibility. However, camera enthusiasts may find the Axon 40 Ultra’s imaging capabilities more appealing.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | OnePlus 10 Pro |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - Europe | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 - Europe | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 - International |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 28, 38, 40, 41, 78 SA/NSA - Europe | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78, 79 SA/NSA - India | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022, May 09 | 2022, January 11 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, May 13 | Available. Released 2022, January 13 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 163.3 x 73.6 x 8.4 mm (6.43 x 2.90 x 0.33 in) | 163 x 73.9 x 8.6 mm (6.42 x 2.91 x 0.34 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 204 g (7.20 oz) | 201 g (7.09 oz) |
| - | IP68 dust/water resistant - T-Mobile only (not for use underwater, liquid damage is not covered under warranty) | |
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Protection | - | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Resolution | 1116 x 2480 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density) | 1440 x 3216 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~525 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.8 inches, 111.6 cm2 (~92.9% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~90.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1500 nits (peak) | LTPO2 Fluid AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 800 nits (HBM), 1300 nits (peak) |
| - | Always-on display | |
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 730 |
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, MyOS 13 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, OxygenOS 14 (International), ColorOS (China) |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Hasselblad Color Calibration, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.22µm, under display | 32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm |
| Triple | 64 MP, f/1.6, 35mm (standard), 1/1.7", PDAF, OIS 64 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 | 48 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.43", 1.12µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.4, 77mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3.3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 150˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10, 10‑bit video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.22µm, under display | 32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 24-bit/192kHz audio | 24-bit/192kHz audio | |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 65W wired, PD3.0, QC4 | 80W wired, PD, 100% in 32 min (International) 65W wired, PD, 58% in 15 min (North America) 50W wireless Reverse wireless |
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh | Li-Po 5000 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Black, Gold, Silver | Volcanic Black, Emerald Forest, Panda White (Extreme Edition) |
| Models | A2023P, A2023PG | NE2210, NE2211, NE2213, NE2215, NE2217 |
| Price | About 380 EUR | $ 264.39 / C$ 349.99 / £ 360.00 / € 399.99 |
| SAR | - | 1.16 W/kg (head) 0.70 W/kg (body) |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | Endurance rating 104h | Endurance rating 107h |
| Camera | Photo / Video | Photo / Video |
| Display | - | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | -25.8 LUFS (Very good) | -25.2 LUFS (Very good) |
| Performance | - | AnTuTu: 886248 (v9) GeekBench: 3447 (v5.1) GFXBench: 48fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Potential for superior camera performance
- Competitive price point (likely)
- Solid battery endurance (104h)
- Slower charging speed (65W)
- Dimmer display (680 nits)
- Less established brand recognition
OnePlus 10 Pro
- Blazing-fast 80W charging (International)
- Brighter display (780 nits)
- Refined OxygenOS software
- Slightly lower battery endurance (107h)
- Potential for thermal throttling under heavy load
- Hasselblad color science may not appeal to all
Display Comparison
The OnePlus 10 Pro boasts a notably brighter display, reaching 780 nits compared to the Axon 40 Ultra’s 680 nits. This 100-nit difference translates to significantly improved visibility under direct sunlight. While both utilize LTPO technology for adaptive refresh rates, the OnePlus’s higher peak brightness provides a more comfortable viewing experience in bright environments. The OnePlus 10 Pro also benefits from an infinite (nominal) contrast ratio, contributing to deeper blacks and more vibrant colors, though both displays are expected to be excellent in color accuracy.
Camera Comparison
While both phones offer versatile camera systems, the Axon 40 Ultra is positioned as the camera-focused device. Details on the Axon 40 Ultra's camera system are limited in the provided data, but its marketing emphasizes advanced imaging capabilities. The OnePlus 10 Pro features a Hasselblad-tuned camera system, known for its natural color science. Both phones offer photo and video capabilities, but the Axon 40 Ultra’s potential for superior image processing and sensor technology (assuming a larger main sensor) gives it an edge for photography enthusiasts. The inclusion of OIS on both devices is standard for flagship stabilization.
Performance
Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm), featuring the same CPU configuration: 1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2, 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710, and 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510. Therefore, raw processing power is virtually identical. The key differentiator lies in thermal management. While both are prone to throttling under sustained load, OnePlus’s larger vapor chamber cooling system historically performs slightly better, potentially leading to more consistent performance during extended gaming sessions. Both utilize LPDDR5X RAM, ensuring fast memory access.
Battery Life
The OnePlus 10 Pro edges out the Axon 40 Ultra in battery endurance, achieving 107 hours versus 104 hours. However, the real difference lies in charging speed. The OnePlus 10 Pro supports 80W wired charging (international) capable of a full charge in 32 minutes, and 65W in North America, with a 58% charge in 15 minutes. It also offers 50W wireless charging and reverse wireless charging. The Axon 40 Ultra is limited to 65W wired charging with PD3.0 and QC4 support. This substantial charging speed advantage makes the OnePlus 10 Pro significantly more convenient for users who frequently need to top up their battery.
Buying Guide
Buy the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra if you prioritize camera versatility and are willing to trade some charging speed for potentially superior image quality. Buy the OnePlus 10 Pro if you value incredibly fast charging, a brighter display for outdoor use, and a more established software ecosystem with OxygenOS.