Xiaomi Civi 1S vs ZTE Axon 40

The Xiaomi Civi 1S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 56/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 820,210); the Xiaomi Civi 1S is noticeably lighter (166g vs 200g).

The ZTE Axon 40 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
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Xiaomi Civi 1S better?
  • Lighter: 166g vs 200g

  • Better display (80/100 vs 73/100)
  • Better portability (90/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 820210
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1059
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 3012
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi Civi 1S vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 2 points higher (58/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S is a bit better (80/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Xiaomi Civi 1S are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (90/100 vs 53/100).

Xiaomi Civi 1S: The Xiaomi Civi 1S is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi Civi 1S ZTE Axon 40
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 820210 1010069
Geekbench Single 1059 1298
Geekbench Multi 3012 3520
Display 6.5" OLED 6.7"
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 55W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 44 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 12, MIUI 13 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 950 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 158.3×71.5×7.0 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 166 g 200 g
Price
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Civi 1S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
48
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi Civi 1S
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi Civi 1S
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
40
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

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

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

ZTE Axon 40 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 is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S is a bit better (80/100 vs 73/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Xiaomi Civi 1S are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (90/100 vs 53/100).

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

The ZTE Axon 40 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?

The Xiaomi Civi 1S has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

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

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 55/100).

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

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