Vivo iQOO 13 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (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 (3,119,308 vs 1,290,942).
Vivo iQOO 13
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 52/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 207g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 13 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 13 points higher (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 13 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6150 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 65W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 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 | |
| Price | $650 | — |
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
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
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo iQOO 13 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 141.6% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (92/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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 (73/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 13 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 13 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.