Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge vs ZTE Axon 40

The Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 54/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 750,481); the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 40 edges out the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge
Performance 51
Display 79
Camera 44
Battery 54
Portability 54
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP

  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 73/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 750481
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 936
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2318
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Lighter: 200g vs 204g

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 4 points higher (58/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).

Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge: The Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge ZTE Axon 40
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 750481 1010069
Geekbench Single 936 1298
Geekbench Multi 2318 3520
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7"
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 120W
Main camera 108 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 44 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 11, MIUI 12.5 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 204 g 200 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

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

Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G
54/100
750481 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 +25.7%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 leads Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge by 25.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).

battery

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

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).

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

The ZTE Axon 40 edges out the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

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

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 44/100).

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

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 51/100).

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

The Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.