Redmi 12C vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Redmi 12C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 25/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 346,495).
Redmi 12C
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Lighter: 192g vs 199g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1364
- Faster charging: 65W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi 12C vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 33 points higher (58/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (61/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (44/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (61/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (44/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12C and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Redmi 12C | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 65W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 45 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | MIUI 13 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | — |
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 12C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 12C and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Redmi 12C by 65.7% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (61/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (89/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (44/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12C and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 12C or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C by 33 points (58/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 12C and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Redmi 12C has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12C or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 12C or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 12C over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Redmi 12C is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.