Redmi K40S vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Redmi K40S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads — 61/100 vs 54/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K40S has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 1,010,069).
Redmi K40S
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 30/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 1298
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 195g
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Redmi K40S vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 7 points higher (61/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K40S leads (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Redmi K40S are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Redmi K40S (63/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K40S is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 65/100).
| Specification | Redmi K40S | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | — | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×76.0×7.7 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 183 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Redmi K40S
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Redmi K40S
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K40S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K40S and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Redmi K40S by 9.8% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Redmi K40S are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Redmi K40S (63/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K40S is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 65/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K40S or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G edges out the Redmi K40S by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi K40S and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Redmi K40S has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K40S or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K40S over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Redmi K40S is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.