Xiaomi Civi 1S vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Xiaomi Civi 1S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 70/100 vs 56/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 820,210); the Xiaomi Civi 1S is noticeably lighter (166g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi Civi 1S
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Xiaomi Civi 1S better?
- Lighter: 166g vs 204g
- Better portability (90/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 55W
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi Civi 1S vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 14 points higher (70/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 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 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (90/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi Civi 1S | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 820210 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1059 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3012 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 55W | 65W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 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 | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi Civi 1S and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Xiaomi Civi 1S by 36.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 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 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (86/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (90/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi Civi 1S or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Civi 1S — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi Civi 1S and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Xiaomi Civi 1S has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi Civi 1S or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi Civi 1S or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (68/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi Civi 1S over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.