Redmi 13C 4G vs ZTE Axon 40

The Redmi 13C 4G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, 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 552,286); the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 13C 4G doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 40 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
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Redmi 13C 4G better?

  • Overall rating 39/100
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 552286
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 727
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2047
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (73/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 13C 4G 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 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (73/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).

Redmi 13C 4G: The Redmi 13C 4G is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi 13C 4G ZTE Axon 40
Processor MediaTek Helio G99 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 552286 1010069
Geekbench Single 727 1298
Geekbench Multi 2047 3520
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.7"
Resolution 720x1650 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 10W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 44 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 12, MIUI 14 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 600 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 200 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Redmi 13C 4G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 13C 4G
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 13C 4G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi 13C 4G MediaTek Helio G99
39/100
552286 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 +45.3%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 leads Redmi 13C 4G by 45.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (73/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (51/100 vs 30/100).

battery

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

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 13C 4G or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 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?

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

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

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 30/100).

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

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

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

The Redmi 13C 4G is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.