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).

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.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro

Performance 57
Display 79
Camera 40
Battery 44
Portability 80
Value for money —

ZTE Axon 40 pro

Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money —

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).

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

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
40
camera

ZTE Axon 40 pro

  • Main: 108MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera

Display comparison

Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

ZTE Axon 40 pro

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro

  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery

ZTE Axon 40 pro

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 7200
54/100
971424 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100 +3.8%
1010069 AnTuTu

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.