Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra (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 12S Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 58/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 3 MP vs 108 MP; the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,627,862 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1627862 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3520
- Faster charging: 67W vs 65W
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 3MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra scores 13 points higher (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (70/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (70/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (52/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1627862 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | — | |
| Main camera | 3 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 12S Ultra and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 61.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (73/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (70/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (52/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on camera score (70/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on performance (73/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 12S Ultra over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.