Redmi K100 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 91/100 vs 58/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,531,378 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3531378 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 33 points higher (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (96/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (96/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (95/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3531378 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | — | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 249.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (96/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (90/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (95/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro by 33 points (91/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 91/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (96/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.