Vivo iQOO Z11x vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The Vivo iQOO Z11x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 54/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11x has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z11x is faster in AnTuTu (1,214,772 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z11x doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 40 pro edges out the Vivo iQOO Z11x by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z11x
Performance 60
Display 79
Camera 30
Battery 56
Portability 60
Value for money 78
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11x better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1214772 vs 1010069
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Lighter: 190g vs 199g

  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better portability (60/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1061
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 3185
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 44W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (44/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z11x vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 4 points higher (58/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Vivo iQOO Z11x are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).

Vivo iQOO Z11x: The Vivo iQOO Z11x is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z11x ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1214772 1010069
Geekbench Single 1061 1298
Geekbench Multi 3185 3520
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 44W 65W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 1000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 190 g 199 g
Launch price $170
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z11x
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z11x
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z11x
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO Z11x and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO Z11x MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo
54/100
1214772 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100 -20.3%
1010069 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Z11x leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 20.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z11x
$170
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Vivo iQOO Z11x are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z11x or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro edges out the Vivo iQOO Z11x by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z11x and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Vivo iQOO Z11x has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z11x or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z11x over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Vivo iQOO Z11x is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.