Xiaomi 13 Lite vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Xiaomi 13 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 54/100 (a 4-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 ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 859,516); the Xiaomi 13 Lite is noticeably lighter (171g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 13 Lite
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Xiaomi 13 Lite better?
- Faster charging: 67W vs 65W
- Lighter: 171g vs 199g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 859516
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1044
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2785
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 13 Lite vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 4 points higher (58/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Xiaomi 13 Lite are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (84/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 13 Lite | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 859516 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1044 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2785 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 13 Lite and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Xiaomi 13 Lite by 14.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Xiaomi 13 Lite are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (84/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 13 Lite or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro edges out the Xiaomi 13 Lite by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 13 Lite and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 13 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 13 Lite or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 13 Lite over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.