Vivo iQOO 15 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 71/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 1,290,942).
Vivo iQOO 15
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 215g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 15 points higher (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3740528 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 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 | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $599 | — |
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by 189.8% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (94/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (85/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.