Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 58/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,726,802 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

Performance 89
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 80

ZTE Axon 40 pro

Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money —

What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2726802 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 65W

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 61/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?

  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 219g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 45/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 13 points higher (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).

Redmi Turbo 5 Max: The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Max ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 2726802 1010069
Geekbench Single 2725 1298
Geekbench Multi 8932 3520
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 65W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 219 g 199 g
Launch price $300 —

Camera comparison

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

ZTE Axon 40 pro

  • Main: 108MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera

Display comparison

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

ZTE Axon 40 pro

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

ZTE Axon 40 pro

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100
2726802 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100 -170.0%
1010069 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 170.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

$300

ZTE Axon 40 pro

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (89/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (80/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (89/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.