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.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K40S
ZTE Axon 40 pro
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).
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 | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K40S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi K40S
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K40S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K40S and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
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.