Vivo iQOO 16 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 58/100 (a 31-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 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 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 223g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 31 points higher (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (99/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 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 17 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads ZTE Axon 40 by 444.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (100/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (99/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (78/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (90/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 by 31 points (89/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the ZTE Axon 40?
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 is a better fit for active users.