Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 40 SE

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M, while the ZTE Axon 40 SE (2022) runs on the Unisoc UMS512T T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 46/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 4500); the ZTE Axon 40 SE is noticeably lighter (182g vs 225g).

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE by 29 points (75/100 vs 46/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra

Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 35
Battery 80
Portability 38
Value for money 68

ZTE Axon 40 SE

Performance —
Display 81
Camera 30
Battery 33
Portability 74
Value for money —

What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?

  • Bigger battery: 9100 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 5W

  • Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 40 SE better?

  • Lighter: 182g vs 225g

  • Better portability (74/100 vs 38/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 40 SE, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 29 points higher (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (80/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 SE significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (74/100 vs 38/100).

Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra: The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra ZTE Axon 40 SE
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500M Unisoc UMS512T T618
AnTuTu 3579952 —
Geekbench Single 3293 —
Geekbench Multi 10243 —
Display 6.8" LTPS AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3200 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz —
Battery 9100 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 100W 5W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 16 / OriginOS 6 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 —
Dimensions 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm 163.5×75.8×7.6 mm
Weight 225 g 182 g
Launch price $548 —

Camera comparison

Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

ZTE Axon 40 SE

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Display comparison

Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display

ZTE Axon 40 SE

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
81
display

Battery and charging

Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra

  • 9100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

ZTE Axon 40 SE

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra

$548

ZTE Axon 40 SE

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (99/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (80/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 SE significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (74/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 SE?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE by 29 points (75/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 SE?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 40 SE — 46/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 SE?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 40 SE?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.