Redmi A5 vs ZTE Axon 40

The Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 25/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 195,539).

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 by 33 points (58/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A5
Performance 11
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 66
Portability 64
Value for money 34
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Redmi A5 better?
  • Lighter: 196g vs 200g

  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 195539
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 781
  • 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)
  • Better display (73/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi A5 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 33 points higher (58/100 vs 25/100). 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 Redmi A5 leads (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (61/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (73/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).

Redmi A5: The Redmi A5 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 A5 ZTE Axon 40
Processor MediaTek Helio G36 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 195539 1010069
Geekbench Single 189 1298
Geekbench Multi 781 3520
Display 6.9" IPS LCD 6.7"
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 44 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB / 4GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 128GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes
Dimensions 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 196 g 200 g
Launch price $90
Camera comparison
Redmi A5
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Redmi A5
  • 6.9" 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 A5
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi A5 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi A5 MediaTek Helio G36
25/100
195539 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 +80.6%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 leads Redmi A5 by 80.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi A5
$90
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (61/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (73/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (51/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi A5 or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 by 33 points (58/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi A5 and the ZTE Axon 40?

The Redmi A5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi A5 or the ZTE Axon 40?

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

Which is more powerful: the Redmi A5 or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Redmi A5 over the ZTE Axon 40?

The Redmi A5 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.