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 — 37/100 vs 33/100 (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 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 0
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 37
Design 81
Value for money 55
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 8
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 47
Design 51
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
  • Lighter: 175g vs 199g

  • Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 51/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (41/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (47/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 4 points higher (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (47/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro: The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 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
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (81/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

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 33/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 37/100.

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (8/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for everyday use.