Xiaomi 15S Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads — 84/100 vs 58/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15S Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Xiaomi 15S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,998,904 vs 1,010,069).
Xiaomi 15S Pro
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 2998904 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 2746 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8431 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 58/100
Comparing the Xiaomi 15S Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Xiaomi 15S Pro scores 26 points higher (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (77/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 15S Pro | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Xiaomi XRING O1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 2998904 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2746 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8431 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | — | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $760 | — |
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi 15S Pro and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15S Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 196.9% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (89/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (77/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 15S Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro by 26 points (84/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 15S Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 15S Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 15S Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 15S Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.