Vivo iQOO Z11x vs ZTE Axon 40
The Vivo iQOO Z11x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 53/100 (a 5-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 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 983,562); the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z11x doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z11x
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11x better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 200g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 983562
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 3185
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z11x vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 5 points higher (58/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Vivo iQOO Z11x are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11x (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z11x | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 983562 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3185 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z11x and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Vivo iQOO Z11x by 2.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Vivo iQOO Z11x are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11x (51/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z11x or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z11x by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z11x and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Vivo iQOO Z11x has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z11x or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z11x over the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.