Xiaomi Civi 1S vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Xiaomi Civi 1S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 56/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 820,210); the Xiaomi Civi 1S is noticeably lighter (166g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi Civi 1S
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Xiaomi Civi 1S better?
- Lighter: 166g vs 199g
- Better camera (48/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (90/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 55W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi Civi 1S vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 2 points higher (58/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (90/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi Civi 1S | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 820210 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1059 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3012 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 55W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×71.5×7.0 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 166 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi Civi 1S and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Xiaomi Civi 1S by 18.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (90/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi Civi 1S or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro edges out the Xiaomi Civi 1S by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi Civi 1S and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi Civi 1S has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi Civi 1S or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi Civi 1S over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.