Redmi 17C vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, 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 33/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17C has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 358,383); the ZTE Axon 40 pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't.
Redmi 17C
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 65W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 206g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Redmi 17C vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 25 points higher (58/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Redmi 17C | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | — |
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 17C and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Redmi 17C by 64.5% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (61/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (89/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (44/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 17C or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C by 25 points (58/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 17C and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Redmi 17C has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 17C or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 17C or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17C over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Redmi 17C is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.