Vivo iQOO 13 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 71/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 13
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 207g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 13 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 13 points higher (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 13 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3150555 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6150 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 13 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by 143.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (91/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (73/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 13 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Vivo iQOO 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 13 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.