Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 58/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 227g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 31 points higher (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (52/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| 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 / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 355.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (99/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (92/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (52/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro by 31 points (89/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.