Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 70/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,294,871); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably lighter (204g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 227g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 19 points higher (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 68/100). 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 Ultra (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 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 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (52/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| 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 / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 255.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (99/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 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 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (92/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 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 15 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
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 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.