Vivo iQOO Neo 11 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads — 76/100 vs 70/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 210g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 scores 6 points higher (76/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 11 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 141.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (91/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (86/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (92/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 edges out the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.