Redmi 15a vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Redmi 15a (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads — 71/100 vs 42/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 15a has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 32 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 639,225); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 15a doesn't.
Redmi 15a
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Overall rating 42/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 2073
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 32MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 210g
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Redmi 15a vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 29 points higher (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (69/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (69/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (86/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Redmi 15a are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Redmi 15a are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Redmi 15a | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3, up to 4 major Android upgrades | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Redmi 15a
- Main: 32MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 15a
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 15a
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 15a and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads Redmi 15a by 50.5% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (69/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (80/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (86/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Redmi 15a are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Redmi 15a are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 15a or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a by 29 points (71/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 15a and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Redmi 15a has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 15a or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 15a or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on performance (69/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 15a over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Redmi 15a is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.