Redmi A7 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40

The Redmi A7 Pro (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 34/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A7 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A7 Pro doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 Pro by 24 points (58/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A7 Pro
Performance 32
Display 55
Camera 10
Battery 51
Portability 58
Value for money 48
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Redmi A7 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Lighter: 198g vs 200g

  • Better portability (58/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 600
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1800
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (73/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi A7 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 24 points higher (58/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Redmi A7 Pro (61/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Redmi A7 Pro (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 Pro (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Redmi A7 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A7 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 53/100).

Redmi A7 Pro: The Redmi A7 Pro 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 A7 Pro ZTE Axon 40
Processor Unisoc T7250 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 600 1298
Geekbench Multi 1800 3520
Display 6.9" IPS LCD 6.7"
Resolution 1640x720 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 15W
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 44 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB
OS Android 15 / HyperOS 3 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 800 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP52
Dimensions 171.5×79.5×8.2 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 198 g 200 g
Launch price $130
Camera comparison
Redmi A7 Pro
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Redmi A7 Pro
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1640x720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Redmi A7 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi A7 Pro
$130
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Redmi A7 Pro (61/100 vs 32/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Redmi A7 Pro (73/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 Pro (51/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Redmi A7 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi A7 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi A7 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 Pro by 24 points (58/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi A7 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40?

The Redmi A7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi A7 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?

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

Which is more powerful: the Redmi A7 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Redmi A7 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40?

The Redmi A7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.