Redmi Note 9 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40
The Redmi Note 9 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 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 ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 517,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9 Pro
ZTE Axon 40
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 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1762
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 200g vs 209g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 9 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 17 points higher (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (73/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $270 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 5020 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 9 Pro and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Redmi Note 9 Pro by 48.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (61/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (73/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 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?
The Redmi Note 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.