Redmi K40S vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Redmi K40S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads — 71/100 vs 54/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 1,010,069).
Redmi K40S
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Lighter: 195g vs 204g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Redmi K40S vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 17 points higher (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (69/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Redmi K40S are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K40S is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Redmi K40S | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 80W | |
| 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 | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×76.0×7.7 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 204 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Redmi K40S
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K40S
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K40S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K40S and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads Redmi K40S by 21.8% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (69/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Redmi K40S are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S (86/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K40S is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K40S or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is noticeably better than the Redmi K40S — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K40S and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Redmi K40S has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K40S or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K40S or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on performance (69/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K40S over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Redmi K40S is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.