Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300, 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 51/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 954,090); the ZTE Axon 40 pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 954090
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1114
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 3281
- Faster charging: 65W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 203g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 7 points higher (58/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 954090 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1114 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 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 | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 5.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (89/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro edges out the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.