Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE vs ZTE Axon 40

The Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 57/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700).

The ZTE Axon 40 edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE
Performance 61
Display 80
Camera 43
Battery 50
Portability 59
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 200g

  • Better display (80/100 vs 73/100)
  • Better portability (59/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 1 points higher (58/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE is a bit better (80/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE is a bit better (59/100 vs 53/100).

Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE: The Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE ZTE Axon 40
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 1010069 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520 3520
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.7"
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 44 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 12, Origin OS Ocean Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.0×76.2×8.5 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 190 g 200 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
57/100
1010069 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100
1010069 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE is a bit better (80/100 vs 73/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE is a bit better (59/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE and the ZTE Axon 40?

The Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE over the ZTE Axon 40?

The Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.