Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 46/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 835,186).

The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
Performance 54
Display 56
Camera 41
Battery 24
Portability 56
Value for money 30
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro better?
  • Lighter: 191g vs 199g

  • Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 835186
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (44/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 12 points higher (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (52/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (52/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).

Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro: The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 835186 1010069
Geekbench Single 968 1298
Geekbench Multi 2731 3520
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2340x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 27W 65W
Main camera 48 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 9 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 191 g 199 g
Launch price $400
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
41
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
56
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
46/100
835186 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100 +17.3%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 17.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
$400
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (89/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (52/100 vs 24/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.