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 71/100 (a 5-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 (3,154,662 vs 1,290,942).

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 edges out the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
Performance 92
Display 99
Camera 35
Battery 92
Portability 49
Value for money 90
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Performance 69
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3154662 vs 1290942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 69/100)
  • 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 5 points higher (76/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 69/100). 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 (92/100 vs 69/100). 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).

Vivo iQOO Neo 11: The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Neo 11 ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3154662 1290942
Geekbench Single 3041 1675
Geekbench Multi 9494 4453
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
Price $400
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless charging: no data
92
battery
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100
3154662 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
71/100 -144.4%
1290942 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 144.4% in our overall performance rating.

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

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (92/100 vs 69/100).

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 5 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 — 71/100.

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 (92/100 vs 69/100).

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.