Xiaomi Civi 1S vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

The Xiaomi Civi 1S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads — 71/100 vs 56/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 820,210); the Xiaomi Civi 1S is noticeably lighter (166g vs 204g).

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Civi 1S — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi Civi 1S
Performance 55
Display 80
Camera 48
Battery 40
Portability 90
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Performance 69
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Xiaomi Civi 1S better?
  • Lighter: 166g vs 204g

  • Better portability (90/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 820210
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1059
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 3012
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 55W

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi Civi 1S vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 15 points higher (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (90/100 vs 52/100).

Xiaomi Civi 1S: The Xiaomi Civi 1S is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi Civi 1S ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 820210 1290942
Geekbench Single 1059 1675
Geekbench Multi 3012 4453
Display 6.5" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1116x2480
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 55W 80W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 18GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, MIUI 13 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 950 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 158.3×71.5×7.0 mm 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 166 g 204 g
Price
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Civi 1S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
48
camera
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi Civi 1S
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi Civi 1S
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
40
battery
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

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

Xiaomi Civi 1S Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
56/100
820210 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
71/100 +36.5%
1290942 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads Xiaomi Civi 1S by 36.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (86/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (56/100 vs 40/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (90/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi Civi 1S or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Civi 1S — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Xiaomi Civi 1S and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The Xiaomi Civi 1S has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi Civi 1S or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 48/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi Civi 1S or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on performance (69/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi Civi 1S over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The Xiaomi Civi 1S is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.