Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

The Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G, 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 54/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 750,481); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge
Performance 51
Display 79
Camera 44
Battery 54
Portability 54
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Performance 69
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP

  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 750481
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 936
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 2318
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 17 points higher (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge (69/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).

Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge: The Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge 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 Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 750481 1290942
Geekbench Single 936 1675
Geekbench Multi 2318 4453
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1116x2480
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 120W 65W
Main camera 108 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11, MIUI 12.5 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 1500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 204 g 204 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G
54/100
750481 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
71/100 +41.9%
1290942 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge by 41.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge (69/100 vs 51/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge (86/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 51/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.