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 — 58/100 vs 54/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 971,424); 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 200g
- Better display (79/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 4 points higher (58/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (80/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 971424 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1167 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2577 | 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 | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 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 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 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 (80/100 vs 53/100).
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 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?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.