Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G
ZTE Axon 40 Pro
Performance
64.870.8
Camera
50.950.9
Display
88.588.5
Battery
60.060.0
Build
66.868.8
Overall
65.567.5
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G features a solid build with a weight of 201.8g and dimensions of 164.2 x 76.1 x 8.1 mm, while the ZTE Axon 40 Pro is slightly lighter at 199.0g and more compact at 162.9 x 72.9 x 8.7 mm.
- Both devices have a 6.67" AMOLED display, but the Axon 40 Pro offers a higher refresh rate of 144Hz compared to the 120Hz of the Redmi Note 12 Pro.
- In terms of performance, the Axon 40 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 870 5G chipset, providing superior processing capabilities over the Snapdragon 732G in the Redmi.
- Both smartphones have a 108 MP main camera, but the Axon 40 Pro supports 4K video recording at 60fps with gyro-EIS, while the Redmi is limited to 30fps.
- Both devices house a 5000mAh battery, with the Redmi supporting 67W charging and the Axon 40 Pro at 65W.
- The Redmi runs on Android 11 with MIUI 13, whereas the Axon 40 Pro operates on Android 12 with MyOS 12, offering a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G
ZTE Axon 40 Pro
General
Release Date
2023, March 03
2022, May 09
Announced
2023, March 03
2022, May 09
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.67"
6.67"
Type
AMOLED, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, 700 nits (HBM), 1100 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, 1000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
144Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7150 Snapdragon 732G (8 nm)
Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver)
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
GPU
Adreno 618
Adreno 650
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
108 MP
108 MP
Main Camera Details
108 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.52", 0.7µm, PDAF8 MP, 120˚, (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
108 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.52", PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4 (macro)2 MP, f/2.4 (depth)
Front Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.4, (wide)
16 MP, (wide)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10, 10‑bit video
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
67W wired
65W wired, PD, QC4
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164.2 x 76.1 x 8.1 mm (6.46 x 3.00 x 0.32 in)
162.9 x 72.9 x 8.7 mm (6.41 x 2.87 x 0.34 in)
Weight
201.8 g
199 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Star Blue, Graphite Gray, Polar White, Ice blue
Dream black, Crystal blue, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✗
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 11, MIUI 13
Android 12, MyOS 12
OS Version
Android 11, MIUI 13
Android 12, MyOS 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No

