Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) vs ZTE Axon 40

The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 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 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 954,090); the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 40 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

Performance 58
Display 66
Camera 32
Battery 56
Portability 44
Value for money —

ZTE Axon 40

Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money —

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 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 954090
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1114
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 3281
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 200g vs 203g

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (73/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (53/100 vs 44/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 7 points higher (58/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (73/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).

ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) ZTE Axon 40
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 1300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 954090 1010069
Geekbench Single 1114 1298
Geekbench Multi 3281 3520
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7"
Resolution 1080x2408 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 16 MP 44 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB —
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 12, Funtouch 12 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC no yes
Dimensions 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 203 g 200 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera

ZTE Axon 40

  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera

Display comparison

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

ZTE Axon 40

  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display

Battery and charging

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery

ZTE Axon 40

  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) MediaTek Dimensity 1300
51/100
954090 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 +5.5%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 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 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (73/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (51/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 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?

The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) over the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.