Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 70/100 vs 57/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global)
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Lighter: 190g vs 204g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 13 points higher (70/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.2×8.5 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global)
- Main: 64MP 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 6 (Global)
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) by 22.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) (86/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (68/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.