Redmi 3S vs ZTE Axon 40
The Redmi 3S (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 21/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 180,440); the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 3S doesn't; the Redmi 3S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 200g).
Redmi 3S
ZTE Axon 40
- Lighter: 144g vs 200g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 53/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi 3S vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 37 points higher (58/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (61/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (73/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Redmi 3S (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 3S notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (78/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Redmi 3S | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 180440 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 827 | 3520 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | — | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 139.3×69.6×8.5 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | — |
Redmi 3S
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Redmi 3S
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 3S
- 4100 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 3S and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Redmi 3S by 82.1% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (61/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (73/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (51/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Redmi 3S (52/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 3S notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (78/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 3S or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S by 37 points (58/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 3S and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Redmi 3S has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 3S or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 3S or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 3S over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Redmi 3S is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.