Redmi Note 13 4G vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

The Redmi Note 13 4G (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 46/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 471,425); the Redmi Note 13 4G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 204g).

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13 4G by 25 points (71/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 13 4G
Performance 34
Display 79
Camera 44
Battery 46
Portability 67
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Performance 69
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Redmi Note 13 4G better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
  • Lighter: 188g vs 204g

  • Better portability (67/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 471425
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 466
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 1396
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 13 4G vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 25 points higher (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13 4G (69/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Redmi Note 13 4G are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13 4G (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 13 4G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (67/100 vs 52/100).

Redmi Note 13 4G: The Redmi Note 13 4G is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 13 4G ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 471425 1290942
Geekbench Single 466 1675
Geekbench Multi 1396 4453
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1116x2480
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W 65W
Main camera 108 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, HyperOS Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 162.3×75.6×8.0 mm 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 188 g 204 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 13 4G
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 13 4G
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 13 4G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 13 4G and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 13 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
46/100
471425 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
71/100 +63.5%
1290942 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Redmi Note 13 4G by 63.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13 4G (69/100 vs 34/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Redmi Note 13 4G are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13 4G (86/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 13 4G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (67/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 13 4G or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13 4G by 25 points (71/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 13 4G and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Redmi Note 13 4G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 13 4G or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 13 4G or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 34/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 13 4G over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Redmi Note 13 4G is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.