Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi 12X vs ZTE Axon 40 Pro
Comparison between Xiaomi 12X and ZTE Axon 40 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and ZTE.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi 12X, ahead on Design & display and Camera. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | 12X | Axon 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.4 | 7.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Camera | 7.5 | 7.1 |
| Connectivity | 7.1 | 7.0 |
| Battery & charging | 5.2 | 6.0 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi 12X, if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,100 nits
- against 1,000 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 419 ppi
- against 395 ppi
- Weight
- 176 g
- against 199 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.2 mm
- against 8.7 mm
ZTE Axon 40 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Display Diagonal
- 6.67″
- against 6.28″
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 12X | Axon 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 815,210 Best value | 814,600 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 870 | 870 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,317 | 3,317 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 1 × 3.2 GHz, 3 × 2.42 GHz, 4 × 1.80 GHz | Octa-core CPU with one 3.2 GHz core, three 2.42 GHz cores, and four 1.80 GHz cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | 12X | Axon 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Blue, Purple | Black, Blue, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 8.7 mm |
| Body Width | 69.9 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Body Height | 152.7 mm | 162.9 mm |
| Weight | 176 g Best value | 199 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.2 % | 90.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Metal |
Battery
| Specification | 12X | Axon 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 67 W Best value | 66 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | 12X | Axon 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,100 nits Best value | 1,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.28″ | 6.67″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 419 ppi Best value | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 480 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 Best value | 3,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, 12-Bit Panel, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | AMOLED, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | 12X | Axon 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 12X | Axon 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | 12X | Axon 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 12 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 12X | Axon 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi 6 | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Host 3.1 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.1 Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.59 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 7,500 Mbps | 7,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 12X | Axon 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | 12X | Axon 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 2112123AC, 2112123AG | A2023G, A2023 |
