Redmi 12C vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Redmi 12C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads — 71/100 vs 25/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 346,495).
Redmi 12C
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Lighter: 192g vs 204g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 1364
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi 12C vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 46 points higher (71/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (69/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (69/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (86/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12C and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Redmi 12C | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 45 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | MIUI 13 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | — |
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 12C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 12C and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads Redmi 12C by 73.2% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (69/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (80/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (86/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12C and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 12C or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C by 46 points (71/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 12C and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Redmi 12C has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12C or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 12C or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on performance (69/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 12C over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Redmi 12C is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.