Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, 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 54/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 971,424); the ZTE Axon 40 pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Lighter: 175g vs 199g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 4 points higher (58/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (80/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 971424 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1167 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2577 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro by 3.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (80/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.