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).

The ZTE Axon 40 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 57
Display 79
Camera 40
Battery 44
Portability 80
Value for money —

ZTE Axon 40

Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money —

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).

ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.

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
40
camera

ZTE Axon 40

  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera

Display comparison

Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

ZTE Axon 40

  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display

Battery and charging

Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro

  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery

ZTE Axon 40

  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 7200
54/100
971424 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 +3.8%
1010069 AnTuTu

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.