Xiaomi 13 Lite vs ZTE Axon 40
The Xiaomi 13 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 54/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 859,516); the Xiaomi 13 Lite is noticeably lighter (171g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 13 Lite
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Xiaomi 13 Lite better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 200g
- Better display (80/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 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: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 13 Lite vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 4 points higher (58/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite is a bit better (80/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (84/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 13 Lite | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 859516 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1044 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2785 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 13 Lite and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Xiaomi 13 Lite by 14.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite is a bit better (80/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (84/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 13 Lite or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 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?
The Xiaomi 13 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 13 Lite or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 13 Lite or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 13 Lite over the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.