Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 40
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. 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 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
ZTE Axon 40
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
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 73/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 227g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 40, 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 51/100). 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 (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (99/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (53/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| 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 / 24GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 40 by 355.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (99/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (99/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (78/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (92/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (53/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 by 31 points (89/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40?
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?
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 is a better fit for active users.