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).

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 24 points (70/100 vs 46/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro

Performance 54
Display 56
Camera 41
Battery 24
Portability 56
Value for money 20

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

Performance 68
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money —

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).

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.

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
41
camera

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

  • Main: 64MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera

Display comparison

Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro

  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • 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 9T Pro

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

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

Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
46/100
824513 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
70/100 +36.3%
1294871 AnTuTu

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

Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro

$400

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

Price unknown

Detailed 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.