Xiaomi 15S Pro vs ZTE Axon 40

The Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. 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 64 MP; the Xiaomi 15S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,998,904 vs 1,010,069).

The Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 by 26 points (84/100 vs 58/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 15S Pro
Performance 89
Display 90
Camera 78
Battery 77
Portability
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Xiaomi 15S Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2998904 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2746 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8431 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 6100 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 73/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 58/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 15S Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40, 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 51/100). 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 (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (90/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (77/100 vs 52/100).

Xiaomi 15S Pro: The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi 15S Pro ZTE Axon 40
Processor Xiaomi XRING O1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 2998904 1010069
Geekbench Single 2746 1298
Geekbench Multi 8431 3520
Display 6.7" LTPO AMOLED 6.7"
Resolution 3200x1440 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 44 MP
RAM 16GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 15 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes
Dimensions 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 200 g
Price $760
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 15S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 15S Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 15S Pro
  • 6100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
77
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 15S Pro and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 15S Pro Xiaomi XRING O1
84/100
2998904 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 -196.9%
1010069 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 15S Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 by 196.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Xiaomi 15S Pro
$760
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (89/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (90/100 vs 73/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (78/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (77/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 15S Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?

The Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 by 26 points (84/100 vs 58/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 15S Pro and the ZTE Axon 40?

The Xiaomi 15S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 15S Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?

The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 51/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 15S Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?

The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 15S Pro over the ZTE Axon 40?

The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.