Xiaomi 11i vs ZTE Axon 40
The Xiaomi 11i (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 Xiaomi 11i has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); 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 doesn't.
Xiaomi 11i
ZTE Axon 40
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 73/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2318
- Lighter: 200g vs 207g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 11i 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 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 and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Xiaomi 11i are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 11i | 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 | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | — | |
| 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 | 207 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Xiaomi 11i
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Xiaomi 11i
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 11i
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi 11i and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Xiaomi 11i by 25.7% in our overall performance rating.
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 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 and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Xiaomi 11i are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 11i or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 edges out the Xiaomi 11i by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 11i and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Xiaomi 11i has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 11i 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 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 11i over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.