Redmi K20 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

The Redmi K20 Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads — 71/100 vs 46/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 824,513).

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro by 25 points (71/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K20 Pro
Performance 54
Display 56
Camera 41
Battery 24
Portability 56
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Performance 69
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Redmi K20 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 191g vs 204g

  • Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K20 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 25 points higher (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (69/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (56/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (69/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (56/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K20 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).

Redmi K20 Pro: The Redmi K20 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K20 Pro ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 824513 1290942
Geekbench Single 968 1675
Geekbench Multi 2731 4453
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2340x1080 1116x2480
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 27W 80W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 64 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 18GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 191 g 204 g
Price $350
Camera comparison
Redmi K20 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
41
camera
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K20 Pro
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
56
display
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K20 Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K20 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K20 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
46/100
824513 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
71/100 +36.1%
1290942 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads Redmi K20 Pro by 36.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K20 Pro
$350
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (69/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (80/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (86/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (56/100 vs 24/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K20 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K20 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro by 25 points (71/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K20 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The Redmi K20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K20 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K20 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on performance (69/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K20 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The Redmi K20 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.