Xiaomi 12 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Xiaomi 12 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads — 70/100 vs 58/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Xiaomi 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,349,808 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 12 Pro
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1349808 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3520
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 204g
- Overall rating 58/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 12 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Xiaomi 12 Pro scores 12 points higher (70/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (69/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 12 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1349808 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 129 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 12 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 33.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (69/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (64/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (71/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 12 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro leads on performance (69/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 12 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.