Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, 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 50/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 820,210).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Lighter: 194g vs 204g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 20 points higher (70/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 820210 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1059 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3012 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 650 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 36.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (86/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 20 points (70/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (68/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.