Redmi K100 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40
The Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the 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 — 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 64 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
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
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (81/100 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 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 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 (96/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro is a bit better (81/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 3531378 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 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 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 Pro and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 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 (96/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro is a bit better (81/100 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 33 points (91/100 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 91/100, 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 (96/100 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.