Redmi K20 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40

The Redmi K20 Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 46/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 824,513).

The ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably better than the Redmi K20 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K20 Pro
Performance 54
Display 56
Camera 41
Battery 24
Portability 56
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Redmi K20 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 191g vs 200g

  • Better portability (56/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (73/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K20 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 12 points higher (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (52/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (52/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K20 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).

Redmi K20 Pro: The Redmi K20 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 K20 Pro ZTE Axon 40
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 824513 1010069
Geekbench Single 968 1298
Geekbench Multi 2731 3520
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.7"
Resolution 2340x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 27W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 44 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 9 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 191 g 200 g
Price $350
Camera comparison
Redmi K20 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
41
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K20 Pro
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
56
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K20 Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi K20 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
46/100
824513 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 +18.4%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 leads Redmi K20 Pro by 18.4% in our overall performance rating.

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

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (73/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (52/100 vs 24/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K20 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).

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

The ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably better than the Redmi K20 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

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

The Redmi K20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

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

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 41/100).

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

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 54/100).

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

The Redmi K20 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.