Redmi Note 9 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Redmi Note 9 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 41/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 517,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9 Pro
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Redmi Note 9 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5020 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1762
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 209g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 9 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 17 points higher (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Redmi Note 9 Pro are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 65W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $270 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 5020 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 9 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Redmi Note 9 Pro by 48.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (61/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (89/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Redmi Note 9 Pro are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Redmi Note 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.