Redmi Note 9 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Redmi Note 9 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 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 — 70/100 vs 41/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 5000); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 517,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9 Pro
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
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 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 1762
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 204g vs 209g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 9 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 29 points higher (70/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 65W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $270 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 5020 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 9 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Redmi Note 9 Pro by 60.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (68/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (80/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (86/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro by 29 points (70/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (68/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.