Redmi K40 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Redmi K40 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 54/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4520); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 1,010,069).
Redmi K40
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Lighter: 196g vs 204g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4520 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Redmi K40 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 17 points higher (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (69/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Redmi K40 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K40 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Redmi K40 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4520 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $309 | — |
Redmi K40
- Main: 48MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K40
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K40
- 4520 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K40 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Redmi K40 by 21.8% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (69/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Redmi K40 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (86/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K40 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K40 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably better than the Redmi K40 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K40 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Redmi K40 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K40 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K40 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K40 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Redmi K40 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.