Vivo iQOO 13 vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 58/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 1,010,069).

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro by 26 points (84/100 vs 58/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo iQOO 13

Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 73
Portability 55
Value for money 82

ZTE Axon 40 pro

Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money —

What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 65W

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 52/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?

  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 199g vs 207g

  • Overall rating 58/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 13 vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 26 points higher (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).

Vivo iQOO 13: The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo iQOO 13 ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 3150555 1010069
Geekbench Single 3013 1298
Geekbench Multi 9287 3520
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6150 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 120W 65W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) — 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 207 g 199 g
Launch price $650 —

Camera comparison

Vivo iQOO 13

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

ZTE Axon 40 pro

  • Main: 108MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera

Display comparison

Vivo iQOO 13

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display

ZTE Axon 40 pro

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Vivo iQOO 13

  • 6150 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
73
battery

ZTE Axon 40 pro

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 13 and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 13 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100
3150555 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100 -211.9%
1010069 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 13 leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 211.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo iQOO 13

$650

ZTE Axon 40 pro

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (91/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (78/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (73/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro by 26 points (84/100 vs 58/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 13 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Vivo iQOO 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 13 over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.