Redmi 6 vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Redmi 6 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 18/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 156,818); the ZTE Axon 40 pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 6 doesn't; the Redmi 6 is noticeably lighter (146g vs 199g).
Redmi 6
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Lighter: 146g vs 199g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 156818
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 8/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Redmi 6 vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 40 points higher (58/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (61/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (61/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (80/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Redmi 6 | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 3520 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 65W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); ; MIUI 9 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 147.5×71.5×8.3 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Redmi 6
- Main: 12MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 6
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 6
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 6 and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Redmi 6 by 84.5% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (61/100 vs 8/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (89/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (44/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (52/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (80/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 6 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 by 40 points (58/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 6 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Redmi 6 has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 6 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 6 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 8/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 6 over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Redmi 6 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.