Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G vs ZTE Axon 40
The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 41/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4160); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 597,974).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 200g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4160 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 17 points higher (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (52/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (51/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 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 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4160 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 430 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×74.8×7.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
- 4160 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G by 40.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (61/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (73/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (51/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 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 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G over the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.