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 — 84/100 vs 37/100 (a 47-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).
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 8/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 47/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 227g
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 16/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 47 points higher (84/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (97/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (74/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (51/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| 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 | 3640 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 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 | |
| Price | $799 | — |
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
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
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
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.
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (97/100 vs 8/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (74/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (86/100 vs 47/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (51/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
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 47 points (84/100 vs 37/100).
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 84/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 37/100.
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 (74/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 8/100).
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. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for everyday use.