Xiaomi 11T Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

The Xiaomi 11T Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, 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 — 70/100 vs 61/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 1,140,220).

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra edges out the Xiaomi 11T Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

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

What makes Xiaomi 11T Pro better?

  • Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP

  • Longer battery life (64/100 vs 52/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 9 points higher (70/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11T Pro leads (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Xiaomi 11T Pro are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Xiaomi 11T Pro are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.

Specs comparison

Specification Xiaomi 11T Pro ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
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 65W
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 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

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

Xiaomi 11T Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
61/100
1140220 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
70/100 +11.9%
1294871 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

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

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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 52/100).

portability

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

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra edges out the Xiaomi 11T Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Xiaomi 11T Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.

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

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

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

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