Redmi 12C vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Redmi 12C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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 is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 346,495).
Redmi 12C
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 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: 65W 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 (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi 12C vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 46 points higher (71/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (69/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (86/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12C and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Redmi 12C | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 65W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 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
- 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
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 12C and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Redmi 12C by 73.2% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (69/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (80/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (86/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12C and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 12C or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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?
The Redmi 12C has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12C or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 12C or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 12C over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Redmi 12C is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.