Xiaomi 11T Pro vs ZTE Axon 40

The Xiaomi 11T Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 11T Pro leads — 61/100 vs 58/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 11T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,127,120 vs 1,010,069).

The Xiaomi 11T Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 40 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 11T Pro
Performance 63
Display 79
Camera 48
Battery 64
Portability 48
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Xiaomi 11T Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1127120 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 1298
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 61/100)
  • Longer battery life (64/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 73/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 3373
  • Lighter: 200g vs 204g

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better portability (53/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 11T Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40, 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 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 11T Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Xiaomi 11T Pro are nearly equal (51/100 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 is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).

Xiaomi 11T Pro: The Xiaomi 11T Pro is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi 11T Pro ZTE Axon 40
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 1127120 1010069
Geekbench Single 1488 1298
Geekbench Multi 3373 3520
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7"
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 120W
DXOMark (camera) 108
Main camera 108 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 44 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 11 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 164.1×76.9×8.8 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 204 g 200 g
Price $500
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 11T Pro
  • Main: 108MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
48
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 11T Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 11T Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

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

Xiaomi 11T Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
61/100
1127120 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 -11.6%
1010069 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 11T Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 by 11.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Xiaomi 11T Pro
$500
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 11T Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Xiaomi 11T Pro are nearly equal (51/100 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 is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 11T Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?

The Xiaomi 11T Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 40 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?

The Xiaomi 11T Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

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

The Xiaomi 11T Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.