Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 leads — 64/100 vs 58/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,991,672 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 255g).

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 edges out the ZTE Axon 40 pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
Performance 77
Display 77
Camera 42
Battery 64
Portability 52
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1991672 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3520
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 65W

  • Higher performance (77/100 vs 61/100)
  • Longer battery life (64/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 255g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 77/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 scores 6 points higher (64/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 leads (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 leads (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.

Xiaomi Mix Fold 3: The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1991672 1010069
Geekbench Single 2004 1298
Geekbench Multi 5311 3520
Display 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED+ 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1916x2160 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 67W 65W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 161.2×143.3×5.3 mm 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 255 g 199 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 20MP
42
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
  • 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED+
  • Resolution: 1916x2160
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
77
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
64
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
64/100
1991672 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100 -97.2%
1010069 AnTuTu

Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 97.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (77/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 77/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 edges out the ZTE Axon 40 pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 leads on performance (77/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.