Redmi K40S vs ZTE Axon 40
The Redmi K40S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 54/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP.
Redmi K40S
ZTE Axon 40
- Lighter: 195g vs 200g
- Better display (79/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 53/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (51/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Redmi K40S vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 4 points higher (58/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi K40S is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Redmi K40S (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K40S is a bit better (65/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Redmi K40S | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×76.0×7.7 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 200 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Redmi K40S
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Redmi K40S
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K40S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K40S and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K40S is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Redmi K40S (51/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K40S is a bit better (65/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K40S or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 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?
The Redmi K40S has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K40S or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K40S over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Redmi K40S is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.