Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 40 SE
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 SE (2022) runs on the Unisoc UMS512T T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 15/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4500); the ZTE Axon 40 SE is noticeably lighter (182g vs 227g).
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
ZTE Axon 40 SE
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 5W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 182g vs 227g
- Better design/ergonomics (72/100 vs 16/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 40 SE, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 69 points higher (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (86/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 40 SE significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (72/100 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 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc UMS512T T618 | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | 163.5×75.8×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 182 g | |
| Price | $799 | — |
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 SE
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 SE
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 SE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 SE
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (97/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (74/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (86/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 40 SE significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (72/100 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 SE?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE by 69 points (84/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 SE?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Axon 40 SE — 15/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 SE?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 SE?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 40 SE?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 SE is a better fit for everyday use.