Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro vs ZTE Axon 40
The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 46/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 835,186).
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
ZTE Axon 40
- Lighter: 191g vs 200g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 53/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 835186
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 12 points higher (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (52/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 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 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 835186 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | — |
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 17.3% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (73/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 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 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 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?
The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.