Vivo iQOO Z7 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, 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 — 70/100 vs 50/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 750,481); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z7
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 204g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 20 points higher (70/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (52/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (77/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z7 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 750481 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 936 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 173 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z7 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 42.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (68/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (86/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (77/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 by 20 points (70/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (68/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.