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 — 71/100 vs 41/100 (a 30-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 (1,290,942 vs 514,398).

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro by 30 points (71/100 vs 41/100).
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 Ultra
Performance 69
Display 80
Camera 86
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 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 514398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 1762
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 204g vs 209g

  • Higher performance (69/100 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 30 points higher (71/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (69/100 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 (69/100 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).

Redmi Note 9 Pro: The Redmi Note 9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 9 Pro ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 514398 1290942
Geekbench Single 746 1675
Geekbench Multi 1762 4453
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
40
camera
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9 Pro
  • 5020 mAh
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi Note 9 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
41/100
514398 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
71/100 +60.2%
1290942 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Redmi Note 9 Pro by 60.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 9 Pro
$270
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (69/100 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 30 points (71/100 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 — 71/100.

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 (69/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 9 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Redmi Note 9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.