Redmi 13C 4G vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The Redmi 13C 4G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, 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 39/100 (a 19-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 554,590); the ZTE Axon 40 pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 13C 4G doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the Redmi 13C 4G — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi 13C 4G

Performance 43
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability —
Value for money —

ZTE Axon 40 pro

Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money —

What makes Redmi 13C 4G better?


  • Overall rating 39/100

What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 554590
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 727
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2047
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (44/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 13C 4G vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 19 points higher (58/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).

ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi 13C 4G ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor MediaTek Helio G99 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 554590 1010069
Geekbench Single 727 1298
Geekbench Multi 2047 3520
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1650 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 10W 65W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, MIUI 14 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 600 nits 1000 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions — 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight — 199 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Redmi 13C 4G

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera

ZTE Axon 40 pro

  • Main: 108MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera

Display comparison

Redmi 13C 4G

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display

ZTE Axon 40 pro

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Redmi 13C 4G

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

ZTE Axon 40 pro

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 13C 4G and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 13C 4G MediaTek Helio G99
39/100
554590 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100 +45.1%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Redmi 13C 4G by 45.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (61/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (89/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi 13C 4G or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the Redmi 13C 4G — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi 13C 4G and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Redmi 13C 4G has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 13C 4G or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi 13C 4G or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 13C 4G over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.