Redmi 15a vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Redmi 15a (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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 is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 639,225); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 15a doesn't.
Redmi 15a
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 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: 65W 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)
- Better display (80/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Redmi 15a vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 29 points higher (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (69/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (86/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Redmi 15a are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Redmi 15a | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 65W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 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
- 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
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 15a
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 15a and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Redmi 15a by 50.5% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (69/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (80/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (86/100 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 Ultra and the Redmi 15a are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 15a or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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?
The Redmi 15a has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 15a or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 15a or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 15a over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Redmi 15a is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.