Redmi K80 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 58/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,874,956 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K80 Ultra
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2874956 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7410 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 219g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K80 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 15 points higher (73/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K80 Ultra | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 2874956 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2729 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8430 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7410 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 7410 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K80 Ultra and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 184.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (89/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (86/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K80 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Redmi K80 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K80 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Redmi K80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K80 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K80 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (89/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K80 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.