Samsung Galaxy A40 vs Vivo iQOO Z11
The Samsung Galaxy A40 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7904, while the Vivo iQOO Z11 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500; estimated prices are $250 and $290. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads — 51/100 vs 11/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11 has the bigger battery (9020 mAh vs 3100); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z11 is faster in AnTuTu (2,612,264 vs 241,600); the Samsung Galaxy A40 is noticeably lighter (140g vs 228g).
Samsung Galaxy A40
Vivo iQOO Z11
- Lighter: 140g vs 228g
- Cheaper: $250 vs $290
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 15/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 90/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2612264 vs 241600
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 330
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 975
- Bigger battery: 9020 vs 3100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (27/100 vs 8/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A40 vs the Vivo iQOO Z11, the Vivo iQOO Z11 scores 40 points higher (51/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (27/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (27/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A40 | Vivo iQOO Z11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 7904 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 | |
| AnTuTu | 241600 | 2612264 | |
| Geekbench Single | 330 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 975 | 6403 | |
| Display | 5.9" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3100 mAh | 9020 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 144.4×69.2×7.9 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 140 g | 228 g | |
| Price | $250 | $290 |
Samsung Galaxy A40
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 25MP
Vivo iQOO Z11
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A40
- 5.9" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A40
- 3100 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 9020 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy A40 and Vivo iQOO Z11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z11 leads Samsung Galaxy A40 by 90.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $40. Samsung Galaxy A40 is cheaper by $40.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (41/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (27/100 vs 8/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (77/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (100/100 vs 15/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A40 or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 by 40 points (51/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A40 and the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Samsung Galaxy A40 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A40 or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Vivo iQOO Z11 leads on camera score (27/100 vs 8/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A40 or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Vivo iQOO Z11 leads on performance (41/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A40 over the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Samsung Galaxy A40 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z11 is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.