ZTE has just released the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and Axon 40 Pro with the former sporting an under-display selfie camera while the latter will feature a higher refresh rate.
In addition, both phones boast a Qualcomm chipset – Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 for the ultra model and a Snapdragon 870 for the Pro variant.
Here are the specs of the Axon 40 Ultra and Pro models:
| Component | Axon 40 Ultra | Axon 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 870 |
| RAM | 8/12/16GB | 8/12GB |
| Storage | 256/512GB/1TB | 256/512GB |
| Display | 6.8-inch FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz | 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED 144Hz |
| Battery | 5,000mAh 80W fast charge | 5,000mAh 66W fast charge |
| Rear Camera | 64MP main camera 64MP ultrawide 64MP periscope lens | 100MP main camera 8MP ultrawide 2MP macro shooter 2MP depth sensor |
| Front Camera | 16MP | 16MP |
| Color/s | Black, Gold, and Silver | Black, Gold, and Blue |
Pricing and Availability for the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and Axon 40 Pro:
- Axon 40 Ultra
- 8 + 256 – CNY 5,000
- 12 +256 – CNY 5,300
Pre-orders are now available at ZTEmall.com in China with the first sale happening on May 13. There is also a trade-in option to reduce the aforementioned prices by CNY 2,022.
Meanwhile, the pricing and availability of other Axon 40 Ultra variants will soon follow. For example, the 12 + 256GB with a Gold colorway will be available a week (May 20) after the other color/variants.
The Axon 40 Pro pricing and availability though have not yet been shared by the manufacturer.


