Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40

The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 38/100 vs 33/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 200g).

The ZTE Axon 40 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro by just 5 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
Performance 8
Display 100
Camera 50
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 175g vs 200g

  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh

  • Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (50/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 5 points higher (38/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 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 is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (81/100 vs 50/100). 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: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro ZTE Axon 40
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7"
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 44 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 175 g 200 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • 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
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 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 is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (81/100 vs 50/100).

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?

The ZTE Axon 40 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro by just 5 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?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 38/100.

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

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 37/100).

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

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

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

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