Vivo iQOO Neo 10 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Vivo iQOO Neo 10 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 leads — 70/100 vs 58/100 (a 12-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 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 10
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 10 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2391014 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 206g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 scores 12 points higher (70/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 leads (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 leads (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (94/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 10 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 2391014 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.9×8.1 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 10
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 10
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 10
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 10 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 10 leads ZTE Axon 40 by 136.7% 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 Neo 10 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (81/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (94/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (76/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 10 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 10 has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 10 leads on performance (81/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 over the ZTE Axon 40?
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 is a better fit for active users.