Redmi K100 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40

The Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 94/100 vs 58/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,010,069).

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 by 36 points (94/100 vs 58/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 2560Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 73/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?

  • Overall rating 58/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 36 points higher (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 51/100). 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 (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (91/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (95/100 vs 52/100).

Redmi K100 Pro: The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K100 Pro ZTE Axon 40
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 3942923 1010069
Geekbench Single 3640 1298
Geekbench Multi 11033 3520
Display 6.9" AMOLED 6.7"
Resolution 1200x2608 1080x2400
Refresh rate 2560 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 44 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16, HyperOS 3 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 200 g
Price
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2560 Hz
91
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K100 Pro and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K100 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
94/100
3942923 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 -290.4%
1010069 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 by 290.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (98/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (91/100 vs 73/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (90/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (95/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 by 36 points (94/100 vs 58/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40?

The Redmi K100 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?

The Redmi K100 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 51/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?

The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40?

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 is a better fit for active users.