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).

The ZTE Axon 40 pro edges out the Xiaomi Civi 1S by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi Civi 1S
Performance 55
Display 80
Camera 48
Battery 40
Portability 90
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
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).

Xiaomi Civi 1S: The Xiaomi Civi 1S is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.
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/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
48
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi Civi 1S
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi Civi 1S
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
40
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi Civi 1S and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi Civi 1S Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
56/100
820210 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100 +18.8%
1010069 AnTuTu

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 Xiaomi Civi 1S is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.