Redmi 15a vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Redmi 15a (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300, 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 42/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 15a has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 32 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 639,225); the ZTE Axon 40 pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 15a doesn't.
Redmi 15a
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Overall rating 42/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2073
- Faster charging: 65W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 210g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Redmi 15a vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 16 points higher (58/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (61/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (44/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (44/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Redmi 15a are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Redmi 15a | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3, up to 4 major Android upgrades | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Redmi 15a
- Main: 32MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 15a
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 15a
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 15a and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Redmi 15a by 36.7% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (89/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (44/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Redmi 15a are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 15a or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the Redmi 15a — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi 15a and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Redmi 15a has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 15a or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 15a or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 15a over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Redmi 15a is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.