Vivo iQOO Z7 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 50/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 750,481); the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z7
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 200g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 8 points higher (58/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (52/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (73/100 vs 69/100). 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 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (77/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z7 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 750481 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 936 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 173 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z7 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 25.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (73/100 vs 69/100).
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 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (77/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.