ZTE·Flagship · Released May 2022
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
A camera flagship with a hidden selfie cam and triple 64 MP rear.
76/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$799
Color · Black
Display
6.8" AMOLED 120 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Memory
8 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
64 MP · f/1.6
Battery
5,000 mAh
Weight
208 g
AI Snapshot
A photographer's all-screen flagship.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra paired a triple 64 MP rear system — including a 3.5× periscope — with a true uninterrupted screen via a third-gen under-display selfie camera, at a sub-flagship $799.
Subscores · 0–100
Display82
Camera78
Performance82
Battery78
Build80
Value76
- Triple 64 MP rear incl. 3.5× periscope.
- True all-screen under-display selfie.
- SD8 Gen 1 + 65 W.
- Pro photography controls.
Full specifications
Type
AMOLED, 120 Hz, under-display camera
Size
6.8 inches
Resolution
2,480 × 1,116 px
UDC
3rd-gen, 400 PPI over camera
Main
64 MP, f/1.6, OIS
Ultrawide
64 MP, 120°
Periscope
64 MP, 3.5× optical, OIS
Selfie
16 MP under-display
Benchmarks
vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -37.0%
This
1,020,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -54.5%
This
1,320
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -51.9%
This
3,900
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -45.2%
This
34.0 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps
Frequently asked questions
When was the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra released?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra was released in May 2022.
What is the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra screen size and type?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has a 6.8" AMOLED 120 Hz display.
What chipset does the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra use?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra have?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra ships with 8 GB · 128 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra battery capacity?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has a 5,000 mAh battery.
What is the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra main camera?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has a 64 MP · f/1.6 main camera.
Does the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra have 5G?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra supports 5G (Sub-6).
How fast does the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra charge?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra supports 65 W wired charging.