Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 53/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 971,424); the ZTE Axon 40 pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 199g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2577
- Faster charging: 65W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 5 points higher (58/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (68/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 971424 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1167 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2577 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 3.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (68/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.