Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs ZTE Axon 40
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 58/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 73/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 235g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 34 points higher (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (53/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 5001234 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1208x2624 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 235 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $986 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads ZTE Axon 40 by 395.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (100/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (100/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (92/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (53/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 by 34 points (92/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.