Redmi R70 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Redmi R70 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300, 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 R70 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 639,225); the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi R70 doesn't.
Redmi R70
ZTE Axon 40
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Overall rating 39/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2073
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 210g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Redmi R70 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 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Redmi R70 (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Redmi R70 (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Redmi R70 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Redmi R70 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Redmi R70 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Redmi R70
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Redmi R70
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi R70
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi R70 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Redmi R70 by 36.7% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Redmi R70 (73/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Redmi R70 (51/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Redmi R70 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Redmi R70 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Redmi R70 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably better than the Redmi R70 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi R70 and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Redmi R70 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi R70 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi R70 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Redmi R70 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Redmi R70 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.