Xiaomi 11T Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

The Xiaomi 11T Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads — 71/100 vs 61/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 1,140,220).

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 11T Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Xiaomi 11T Pro

Performance 64
Display 79
Camera 48
Battery 64
Portability 48
Value for money 44

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

Performance 68
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 52
Value for money —

What makes Xiaomi 11T Pro better?

  • Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP

  • Longer battery life (64/100 vs 56/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 1140220
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3537

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 48/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 11T Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 10 points higher (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Xiaomi 11T Pro are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Xiaomi 11T Pro are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11T Pro (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11T Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Xiaomi 11T Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).

Xiaomi 11T Pro: The Xiaomi 11T Pro is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.

Specs comparison

Specification Xiaomi 11T Pro ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1140220 1294871
Geekbench Single 1500 1662
Geekbench Multi 3537 4188
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1116x2480
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 120W 80W
DXOMark (camera) 108 —
Main camera 108 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 18GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 —
Dimensions 164.1×76.9×8.8 mm 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 204 g 204 g
Launch price $500 —

Camera comparison

Xiaomi 11T Pro

  • Main: 108MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
48
camera

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

  • Main: 64MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera

Display comparison

Xiaomi 11T Pro

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Xiaomi 11T Pro

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 11T Pro and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 11T Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
61/100
1140220 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
71/100 +11.9%
1294871 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads Xiaomi 11T Pro by 11.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Xiaomi 11T Pro

$500

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Xiaomi 11T Pro are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11T Pro (86/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11T Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition 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 Ultra Space Edition?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 11T Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 11T Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The Xiaomi 11T Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 11T Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 48/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 11T Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The Xiaomi 11T Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.