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).

The ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
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
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
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).

Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G: The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G 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 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
34
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
56
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
  • 4160 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

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

Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
41/100
597974 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 +40.8%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 leads Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G by 40.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
$350
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
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 Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.