Xiaomi 12 vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Xiaomi 12 (2022) 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 leads — 64/100 vs 58/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Xiaomi 12 is faster in AnTuTu (1,322,176 vs 1,010,069); the Xiaomi 12 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 199g).
Xiaomi 12
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 1322176 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 3520
- Faster charging: 67W vs 65W
- Lighter: 180g vs 199g
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 52/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 12 vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Xiaomi 12 scores 6 points higher (64/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (69/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (69/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 12 | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1322176 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 113 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $750 | — |
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi 12 and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12 leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 30.9% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (69/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (69/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 12 edges out the ZTE Axon 40 pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 12 has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 12 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 12 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 12 leads on performance (69/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 12 over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.