Redmi 5A vs ZTE Axon 40
The Redmi 5A (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 17/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 180,934); the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5A doesn't; the Redmi 5A is noticeably lighter (137g vs 200g).
Redmi 5A
ZTE Axon 40
- Lighter: 137g vs 200g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 53/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 180934
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 130
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 488
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi 5A vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 41 points higher (58/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 10/100). 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 15/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (73/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5A notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (79/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Redmi 5A | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 180934 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 130 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 488 | 3520 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 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 | 140.4×70.1×8.4 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 137 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $90 | — |
Redmi 5A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Redmi 5A
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 5A
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 5A and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Redmi 5A 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 5A (61/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (73/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (51/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (52/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5A notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (79/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 5A or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A by 41 points (58/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 5A and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Redmi 5A has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 5A or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 5A or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 5A over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Redmi 5A is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.