Vivo iQOO 15T vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 71/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 1,290,942).
Vivo iQOO 15T
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Lighter: 204g vs 216g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 11 points higher (82/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (95/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3815522 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $499 | — |
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 195.6% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (95/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (86/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (75/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15T 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.