Redmi Note 13R vs ZTE Axon 40

The Redmi Note 13R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 45/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 13R has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP.

The ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 13R — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 13R
Performance
Display 66
Camera 30
Battery 47
Portability 54
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Redmi Note 13R better?
  • Bigger battery: 5030 vs 5000 mAh

  • Better portability (54/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 200g vs 205g

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better display (73/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 13R vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 13 points higher (58/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (73/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 13R and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).

Redmi Note 13R: The Redmi Note 13R 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 13R ZTE Axon 40
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.7"
Resolution 1080x2460 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5030 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 44 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 14, HyperOS Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 550 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 205 g 200 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 13R
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 13R
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 13R
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (73/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (51/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 13R and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).

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

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

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

The Redmi Note 13R has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

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

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 30/100).

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

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