Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, 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 41/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4160); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 597,974).

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G by 30 points (71/100 vs 41/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
Performance 44
Display 56
Camera 34
Battery 25
Portability 65
Value for money 22
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Performance 69
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 204g

  • Better portability (65/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 597974
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 799
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 1836
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4160 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 30 points higher (71/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (52/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (69/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (52/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).

Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G: The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 597974 1290942
Geekbench Single 799 1675
Geekbench Multi 1836 4453
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1116x2480
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4160 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 20W 65W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 430 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.7×74.8×7.9 mm 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 192 g 204 g
Launch price $350
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
34
camera
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
56
display
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
  • 4160 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
41/100
597974 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
71/100 +53.7%
1290942 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G by 53.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
$350
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (69/100 vs 44/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (80/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (86/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (52/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G by 30 points (71/100 vs 41/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.