Vivo iQOO Neo 11 vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads — 76/100 vs 58/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is faster in AnTuTu (3,154,662 vs 1,010,069).

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
Performance 92
Display 99
Camera 35
Battery 92
Portability 49
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3154662 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 65W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 61/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 199g vs 210g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 scores 18 points higher (76/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).

Vivo iQOO Neo 11: The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Neo 11 ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 3154662 1010069
Geekbench Single 3041 1298
Geekbench Multi 9494 3520
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 120W 65W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes
Dimensions 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 210 g 199 g
Price $400
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless charging: no data
92
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 11 and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100
3154662 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100 -212.3%
1010069 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 212.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
$400
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (92/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (92/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

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

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.

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

The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads on performance (92/100 vs 61/100).

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

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.