Redmi Note 13 4G vs ZTE Axon 40

The Redmi Note 13 4G (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 46/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 471,425).

The ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 13 4G — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 13 4G
Performance 34
Display 79
Camera 44
Battery 46
Portability 67
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Redmi Note 13 4G better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
  • Lighter: 188g vs 200g

  • Better display (79/100 vs 73/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 471425
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 466
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1396

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 13 4G vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 12 points higher (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13 4G (61/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 13 4G is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 13 4G is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100).

Redmi Note 13 4G: The Redmi Note 13 4G is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 13 4G ZTE Axon 40
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 471425 1010069
Geekbench Single 466 1298
Geekbench Multi 1396 3520
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7"
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W
Main camera 108 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 44 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, HyperOS Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 162.3×75.6×8.0 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 188 g 200 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 13 4G
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 13 4G
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 13 4G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi Note 13 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
46/100
471425 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 +53.3%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 leads Redmi Note 13 4G by 53.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13 4G (61/100 vs 34/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 13 4G is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).

battery

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

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 13 4G is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100).

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

The ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 13 4G — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

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

The Redmi Note 13 4G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

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

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 44/100).

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

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 34/100).

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

The Redmi Note 13 4G is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.