Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, 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 53/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 971,424); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 204g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2577
- Faster charging: 65W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 17 points higher (70/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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 Ultra (68/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 971424 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1167 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2577 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 25.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (86/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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 Ultra (68/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (68/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.