Redmi K40S vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The Redmi K40S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 54/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP.

The ZTE Axon 40 pro edges out the Redmi K40S by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K40S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 36
Battery 42
Portability 65
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Redmi K40S better?
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 65W
  • Lighter: 195g vs 199g

  • Better portability (65/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K40S vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 4 points higher (58/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K40S is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).

Redmi K40S: The Redmi K40S is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K40S ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1010069 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520 3520
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 67W 65W
Main camera 48 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, MIUI 13 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.2×76.0×7.7 mm 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 195 g 199 g
Price
Camera comparison
Redmi K40S
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
36
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K40S
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K40S
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K40S and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K40S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100
1010069 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100
1010069 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100.

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K40S is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K40S or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro edges out the Redmi K40S by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi K40S and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Redmi K40S has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K40S or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 36/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K40S over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Redmi K40S is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.