Xiaomi 18 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 58/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Pro
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 203g
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 34 points higher (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4888150 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1120x2436 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 383.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (100/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (100/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (87/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro by 34 points (92/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro 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 pro is a better fit for active users.