Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, 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 — 51/100 vs 33/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 204g).

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
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 Ultra
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 83
Battery 47
Design 45
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
  • Lighter: 175g vs 204g

  • Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 45/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh

  • Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (83/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (47/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 18 points higher (51/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (83/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (47/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (83/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (47/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (81/100 vs 45/100). 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 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1290942
Geekbench Single 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1116x2480
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W 65W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 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
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
83
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (18/100 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (83/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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 Ultra (81/100 vs 45/100).

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 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (83/100 vs 37/100).

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

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.