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 — 71/100 vs 56/100 (a 15-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 (1,290,942 vs 820,210); the Xiaomi Civi 1S is noticeably lighter (166g vs 204g).
Xiaomi Civi 1S
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Lighter: 166g vs 204g
- Better portability (90/100 vs 52/100)
- 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: 65W vs 55W
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi Civi 1S vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 15 points higher (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (69/100 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 (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 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).
| Specification | Xiaomi Civi 1S | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | |
| Price | — | — |
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
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
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
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 36.5% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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 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).
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 15 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 — 71/100.
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 (69/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi Civi 1S over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Xiaomi Civi 1S is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.