Xiaomi 12 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

The Xiaomi 12 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 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 70/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,305,466 vs 1,290,942).

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition edges out the Xiaomi 12 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Performance 69
Display 90
Camera 64
Battery 71
Portability 55
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Performance 69
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1305466 vs 1290942
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 80W

  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 12 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 1 points higher (71/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 69/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).

Xiaomi 12 Pro: The Xiaomi 12 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 12 Pro ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1305466 1290942
Geekbench Single 1675 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453 4453
Display 6.7" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3200 1116x2480
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 120W 80W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 129
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 64 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 18GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, MIUI 13 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 204 g 204 g
Price
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
64
camera
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
71
battery
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 12 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 12 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
70/100
1305466 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
71/100 -1.1%
1290942 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 12 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by 1.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 69/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (86/100 vs 64/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (71/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition edges out the Xiaomi 12 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The Xiaomi 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 12 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The Xiaomi 12 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.