Redmi 6A vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Redmi 6A (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, 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 — 70/100 vs 17/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 155,362); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 6A doesn't; the Redmi 6A is noticeably lighter (145g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 6A
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Redmi 6A better?
- Lighter: 145g vs 204g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 6A vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 53 points higher (70/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (68/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (68/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6A notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (80/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 6A | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 4188 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 65W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 147.5×71.5×8.3 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 145 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $90 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi 6A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi 6A
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 6A
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 6A and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Redmi 6A by 88.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (68/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (80/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (86/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (52/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6A notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (80/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 6A or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A by 53 points (70/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 6A and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Redmi 6A has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 6A or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 6A or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (68/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 6A over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.