Xiaomi 11T Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Xiaomi 11T Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 11T Pro leads — 61/100 vs 58/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 11T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,140,220 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 11T Pro
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Xiaomi 11T Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1140220 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 3520
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 204g
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 11T Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Xiaomi 11T Pro scores 3 points higher (61/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11T Pro leads (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 11T Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11T Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11T Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Xiaomi 11T Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 11T Pro | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1140220 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 65W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×76.9×8.8 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 11T Pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 11T Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 11T Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 11T Pro and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 11T Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 12.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 11T Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11T Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11T Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Xiaomi 11T Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 11T Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 11T Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 40 pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 11T Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 11T Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Should you choose the Xiaomi 11T Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 11T Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.