Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads — 71/100 vs 54/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 971,424); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 204g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 17 points higher (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (80/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 971424 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1167 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2577 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro by 25.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (86/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (80/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on performance (68/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.