Redmi Note 9S vs ZTE Axon 40
The Redmi Note 9S (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 39/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9S has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 517,460); the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9S
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Redmi Note 9S better?
- Bigger battery: 5020 vs 5000 mAh
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1762
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 200g vs 210g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 9S vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 19 points higher (58/100 vs 39/100). 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 34/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (73/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (51/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | 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 | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 9S and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Redmi Note 9S 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 9S (61/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (73/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (51/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9S or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 9S — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9S and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Redmi Note 9S has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9S or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9S or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9S over the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.