Vivo iQOO Z7 vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 37/100 vs 26/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 199g).

The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 8
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 47
Design 51
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Lighter: 173g vs 199g

  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 51/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 44W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (41/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (47/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 11 points higher (37/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (47/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (47/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z7 ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 920 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 44W 65W
Main camera 64 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, Funtouch 13 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 1000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 173 g 199 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (47/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (83/100 vs 51/100).

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 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

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

The Vivo iQOO Z7 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 37/100.

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

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

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

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