Redmi 12 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Redmi 12 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 39/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 362,744).
Redmi 12
ZTE Axon 40
- Lighter: 198g vs 200g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 53/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 362744
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1375
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Redmi 12 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 19 points higher (58/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 leads (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (61/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (73/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Redmi 12 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 362744 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $150 | — |
Redmi 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Redmi 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 12 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Redmi 12 by 64.1% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (61/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (73/100 vs 48/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (51/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 12 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably better than the Redmi 12 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi 12 and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Redmi 12 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 12 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 12 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Redmi 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.