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 (1,484,323 vs 1,010,069).

The Xiaomi 12T Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 12T Pro
Performance 71
Display 83
Camera 64
Battery 64
Portability 50
Value for money 48
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Xiaomi 12T Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1484323 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).

Xiaomi 12T Pro: The Xiaomi 12T Pro is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi 12T Pro ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1484323 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
64
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 12T Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 12T Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 12T Pro and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 12T Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
68/100
1484323 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100 -47.0%
1010069 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 12T Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 47.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Xiaomi 12T Pro
$600
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknown
Detailed 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.