Vivo iQOO Z11x vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Vivo iQOO Z11x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo, 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 53/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11x has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 983,562); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z11x doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z11x
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11x better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 204g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 983562
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3185
- Faster charging: 65W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z11x vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 17 points higher (70/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (68/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z11x are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11x (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z11x | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 983562 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3185 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z11x and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z11x by 24.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z11x are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11x (86/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z11x — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z11x and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Z11x has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z11x or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z11x or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (68/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z11x over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.