Xiaomi 12T Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Xiaomi 12T Pro (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 12T Pro leads — 68/100 vs 58/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Xiaomi 12T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,469,638 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 12T Pro
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Xiaomi 12T Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1469638 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3520
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 205g
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 12T Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Xiaomi 12T Pro scores 10 points higher (68/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro leads (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro leads (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro leads (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Xiaomi 12T Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 12T Pro | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1469638 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 65W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 129 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 900 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.9×8.6 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 12T Pro and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12T Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 45.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (64/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Xiaomi 12T Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12T Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 12T Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12T Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 12T Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12T Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 12T Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 12T Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 12T Pro leads on performance (71/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 12T Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 12T Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.