Vivo iQOO Neo 10 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Vivo iQOO Neo 10 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads — 71/100 vs 70/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 is faster in AnTuTu (2,391,014 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 10
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 10 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2391014 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 206g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 1 points higher (71/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 leads (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 leads (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 10 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2391014 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4400 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.9×8.1 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 10
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 10
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 10
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 10 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 10 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by 84.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 (86/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (76/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 10 has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 10 leads on performance (81/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 10 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.