Vivo iQOO Neo 11 vs ZTE Axon 40

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. 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 64 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 — 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
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
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
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 61/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 73/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 200g vs 210g

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (53/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 vs the ZTE Axon 40, 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 "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 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 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (99/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 are nearly equal (53/100 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: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Neo 11 ZTE Axon 40
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 3154662 1010069
Geekbench Single 3041 1298
Geekbench Multi 9494 3520
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7"
Resolution 1440x3168 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 120W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 44 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes
Dimensions 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 210 g 200 g
Price $400
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless charging: no data
92
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

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

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

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

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

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

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (99/100 vs 73/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (51/100 vs 35/100).

battery

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

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100).

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

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

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

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

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

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 35/100).

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

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?

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