Xiaomi 14 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Xiaomi 14 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 14 leads — 75/100 vs 58/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4610); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 14 is faster in AnTuTu (2,363,726 vs 1,010,069).
Xiaomi 14
ZTE Axon 40
- Higher AnTuTu: 2363726 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 2200 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7000 vs 3520
- Lighter: 193g vs 200g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 53/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4610 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 58/100
Comparing the Xiaomi 14 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Xiaomi 14 scores 17 points higher (75/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (82/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (82/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (85/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 14 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 2363726 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2200 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7000 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2670x1200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4610 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 138 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / HyperOS | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 152.8×71.5×8.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Xiaomi 14
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Xiaomi 14
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 14
- 4610 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi 14 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 14 leads ZTE Axon 40 by 134.0% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (82/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (85/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (71/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 14 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Xiaomi 14 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 14 and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Xiaomi 14 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 14 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Xiaomi 14 leads on camera score (71/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 14 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Xiaomi 14 leads on performance (82/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 14 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Xiaomi 14 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.