Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, 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 — 70/100 vs 46/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 824,513).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 204g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 24 points higher (70/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (52/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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 Ultra are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 36.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (80/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (86/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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 Ultra are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 24 points (70/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (68/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.