Vivo iQOO 16 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 71/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,294,871); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is noticeably lighter (204g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 223g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 18 points higher (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 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 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 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 17 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by 324.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (100/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 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 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (90/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 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 16 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Vivo iQOO 16 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.