Vivo iQOO 15 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 58/100 (a 28-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 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 215g).
Vivo iQOO 15
ZTE Axon 40
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 73/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 215g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 28 points higher (86/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (94/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (99/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 3740528 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 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 | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $599 | — |
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- 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
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads ZTE Axon 40 by 270.3% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (94/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (99/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (78/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 by 28 points (86/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.