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 554,590); the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 13C 4G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 13C 4G
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Redmi 13C 4G better?
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 554590
- 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 13C 4G | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 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/1.8
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Redmi 13C 4G
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 13C 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 13C 4G and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 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 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 ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.