Vivo iQOO 13 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. 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 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,010,069).
Vivo iQOO 13
ZTE Axon 40
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 53/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 207g
- Overall rating 58/100
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 13 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 26 points higher (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 51/100). 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 (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (99/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 13 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6150 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 200 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- 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
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo iQOO 13 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads ZTE Axon 40 by 208.8% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (92/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (99/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (78/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (73/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 by 26 points (84/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 13 and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Vivo iQOO 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 13 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.