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 514,398).

The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9 Pro
Performance 41
Display 32
Camera 40
Battery 53
Portability 45
Value for money 30
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
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 514398
  • 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).

Redmi Note 9 Pro: The Redmi Note 9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 9 Pro ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 514398 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
40
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9 Pro
  • 5020 mAh
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 9 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 9 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
41/100
514398 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100 +49.1%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Redmi Note 9 Pro by 49.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 9 Pro
$270
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
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 Redmi Note 9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.