ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

Zte May 13, 2022

Overview

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a 2022 smartphone from Zte. It features a 6.8" AMOLED display with 1116 x 2480 px resolution (400 ppi pixel density), offering a smooth 120 Hz refresh rate and impressive peak brightness of 1500 nits. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 (4 nm process) with 1x 3GHz Cortex-2 cores, 3x 2.5GHz Cortex-710 cores and 4x 1.8GHz Cortex-510 cores, 8GB RAM LPDDR5 RAM and Adreno 730 GPU. The camera system features a 64MP Standard main sensor with f/1.6 aperture, accompanied by 64MP Wide Angle + Macro and 64MP Telephoto lens and 0.3MP ToF 3D sensor, plus a 16MP selfie camera. Power is provided by a 5000 mAh Li-Polymer battery with 65W fast charging. The phone runs on Android 12, upgradable to 13. Available in multiple configurations: 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, 12GB RAM + 256GB storage, 12GB RAM + 512GB storage, 16GB RAM + 1024GB storage, 18GB RAM + 1024GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage. Color options include Silver, Gold, Black.

Basic Information

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
BrandZte
ModelZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Launch DateFriday, May 13, 2022
Release Year2022
Dimensions163.3 × 73.6 × 8.4 mm
Weight204 g
Volume100.96 cm³
Available Colors
  • Silver
  • Gold
  • Black

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra was released on Friday, May 13, 2022. The phone measures 163.3 × 73.6 × 8.4 mm with a volume of 100.96 cm³ and weighs 204g. It features a 6.8" AMOLED display with 1116 x 2480 px resolution (400 ppi pixel density) and 120 HzHz refresh rate. The device is available in the following colors: Silver, Gold, Black.

Display

Size6.8"
TypeAMOLED
Resolution1116 x 2480 px
Pixel Density400 ppi
Aspect Ratio20:9
Refresh Rate120 Hz
BrightnessPeak: 1500 nits
Contrast RatioN/A
HDR SupportHDR10, HDR10+
ProtectionN/A
Additional Features
  • Without Notch
  • Touch sampling rate 360 Hz
  • Always-On Display
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • DCI-P3
  • 10 Bits panel
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Dual Edge display
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra features a 6.8" AMOLED display with 1116 x 2480 px resolution (400 ppi pixel density) in 20:9 aspect ratio. The display offers peak brightness of 1500 nits. It delivers smooth 120 Hz refresh rate. User-centric features include without notch, touch sampling rate 360 hz, always-on display, multi-touch. Technical capabilities include tÜv rheinland eye comfort certification, dci-p3, 10 bits panel, 2.5d curved glass screen, dual edge display, capacitive, frameless. Additional protection features include scratch resistant.

Sensors

Security Sensors
  • Fingerprint (under display)
Motion Sensors
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
Environmental Sensors
  • proximity
  • compass
Health SensorsN/A

For security, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra features fingerprint (under display). Motion tracking is handled by accelerometer gyro. Environmental monitoring includes proximity compass.

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh
TypeLi-Polymer
Fast Charging65W
Wireless ChargingN/A
Features
  • Non-removable
Additional InfoN/A

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is equipped with a 5000 mAh Li-Polymer battery. It features fast charging at 65W. The battery system includes non-removable.

Hardware

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
CPU
  • 1x 3GHz Cortex-2
  • 3x 2.5GHz Cortex-710
  • 4x 1.8GHz Cortex-510
Processor Details
  • processor type: Octa-Core
  • production process: 4 nm
  • max freq: 3 GHz
  • 64-bit
GPUAdreno 730
RAM & Storage8GB RAM LPDDR5, 128GB UFS Storage 3.1
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Versions:
  • 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 12GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 12GB RAM + 512GB Storage
  • 12GB RAM + 512GB Storage
  • 16GB RAM + 1024GB Storage
  • 18GB RAM + 1024GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 12GB RAM + 256GB Storage
AnTuTu Score1,061,300 (v10)
Additional FeaturesCooling System
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Hall
Audio Features
  • DTS / DTS X
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 3 microphones
SD Card SlotNo
Battery5000 mAh

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 built on 4 nm process technology with 64-bit architecture. The processor features 1x 3GHz Cortex-2 and 3x 2.5GHz Cortex-710 and 4x 1.8GHz Cortex-510. Graphics processing is handled by Adreno 730. The device comes with 8GB RAM (RAM LPDDR5) and 128GB storage (UFS Storage 3.1). In AnTuTu benchmark v10, it achieves 1,061,300 points. Audio capabilities include DTS / DTS X, Stereo Speakers, 3 microphones. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra features advanced cooling system. Integrated sensors include Fingerprint, Proximity, Light sensor, Accelerometer. The device is powered by a 5000 mAh battery. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is available in 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, 12GB RAM + 256GB storage, 12GB RAM + 512GB storage, 12GB RAM + 512GB storage, 16GB RAM + 1024GB storage, 18GB RAM + 1024GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 12GB RAM + 256GB storage configurations.

Connectivity

WiFi
WiFi Standards
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Other WiFi Features
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GLONASS (L1)
Network Bands
5G

  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n78 (3500)

4G LTE

  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)

3G

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

2G

  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
SIMDual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM)
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB OTG
  • USB Host
  • USB Type-C
NFCYes

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra supports 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11n 5GHz, 802.11ac, WiFi 6 (802.11ax) with features like Dual band, Hotspot, Direct, Display, MiMO. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra comes with Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption supporting A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), LE (Low Energy). For cellular connectivity, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra uses Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM). The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra features Charging, Mass Storage, OTG, Host, USB Type-C connectivity. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra includes NFC support for contactless payments and quick device pairing. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra supports 5G bands, 4G LTE bands, 3G bands, 2G bands.

Camera Features

Video Resolution
  • 8K
  • 4K
  • 1080p
Frame Rates
  • 30fps
  • 60fps
  • 120fps
Video Features
  • HDR
  • EIS

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra features a 4-camera setup with a 64MP Standard main sensor (f/1.6) of 1/1.72" size and 0.70 µm pixel size. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra also includes a 64MP Wide Angle + Macro (f/2.3) and a 64MP Telephoto lens (f/3.5) and a 0.3MP ToF 3D sensor. For selfies, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra uses a 16MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture featuring 1.22 µm pixel size. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra's camera system includes 4K Video, 8K Video, Digital zoom.

DxOMark Scores

No DxOMark scores available for this device.

Camera details

Rear Camera

Resolution: 64 MP
Aperture: f/1.6
Sensor Model: Sony IMX787
Sensor Type: CMOS BSI
Pixel Size: 0.70 µm
Pixel Binning: 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor Size: 1/1.72"

Resolution: 64 MP
Aperture: f/2.3
Sensor Model: Sony IMX787
Sensor Type: CMOS BSI
Pixel Size: 0.70 µm
Pixel Binning: 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor Size: 1/1.72"

Resolution: 64 MP
Aperture: f/3.5
Sensor Model: Omnivision OV64B
Sensor Type: CMOS
Pixel Size: 0.70 µm
Pixel Binning: 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor Size: 1/2"

Resolution: 0.3 MP

Selfie Camera

Resolution: 16 MP
Aperture: f/2.0
Sensor Model: Omnivision
Pixel Size: 1.22 µm

Additional Features

Extra:
  • 7Plens
  • Telephoto lens with OIS
  • 5.7 optical zoom
  • 35mm Lens
Flash:
  • Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation:
  • Yes
Slow Motion Video:
  • Yes, 480 fps
Features:
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Laser autofocus (LAF)
  • Under display camera
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode

Software

OSAndroid
OS Version12
Max OS Version13

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra runs on Android 12 and is upgradable to 13. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 chipset with 1x 3GHz Cortex-2, 3x 2.5GHz Cortex-710 CPU configuration.

Prices

Store Price Storage RAM
Amazon UK GBP 899.00
USD 1,169.60
256 GB 8 GB
Amazon UK GBP 899.00
USD 1,169.60
256 GB 8 GB