Redmi A1+ vs ZTE Axon 40

The Redmi A1+ (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 24/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 8 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 155,362); the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A1+ doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ by 34 points (58/100 vs 24/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A1+
Performance 10
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 66
Portability 52
Value for money 32
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Redmi A1+ better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 200g

  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 155362
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 486
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 8MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (73/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (53/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi A1+ vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 34 points higher (58/100 vs 24/100). 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 Redmi A1+ leads (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (73/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A1+ is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Redmi A1+ are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).

Redmi A1+: The Redmi A1+ is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi A1+ ZTE Axon 40
Processor MediaTek Helio A22 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 155362 1010069
Geekbench Single 300 1298
Geekbench Multi 486 3520
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.7"
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging
Main camera 8 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 44 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB
Storage 32GB 128GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 400 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 192 g 200 g
Launch price $80
Camera comparison
Redmi A1+
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Redmi A1+
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Redmi A1+
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi A1+ and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi A1+ MediaTek Helio A22
24/100
155362 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 +84.6%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 leads Redmi A1+ by 84.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi A1+
$80
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (61/100 vs 10/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (73/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (51/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi A1+ is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Redmi A1+ are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi A1+ or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ by 34 points (58/100 vs 24/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi A1+ and the ZTE Axon 40?

The Redmi A1+ has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi A1+ or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi A1+ or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Redmi A1+ over the ZTE Axon 40?

The Redmi A1+ is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.