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 — 71/100 vs 54/100 (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 (1,290,942 vs 1,214,772); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z11x doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z11x — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z11x
Performance 60
Display 79
Camera 30
Battery 56
Portability 60
Value for money 78
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Performance 69
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
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: 1290942 vs 1214772
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1061
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 3185
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 44W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 60/100)
  • 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 (71/100 vs 54/100). 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 (69/100 vs 60/100). 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).

Vivo iQOO Z11x: The Vivo iQOO Z11x is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z11x ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1214772 1290942
Geekbench Single 1061 1675
Geekbench Multi 3185 4453
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
30
camera
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z11x
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z11x
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

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

Vivo iQOO Z11x MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo
54/100
1214772 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
71/100 +5.9%
1290942 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z11x by 5.9% in our overall performance rating.

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

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (69/100 vs 60/100).

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 54/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.

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 (69/100 vs 60/100).

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

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