Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs ZTE Axon 40
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 53/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 971,424); the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 200g
- Better display (79/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2577
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 5 points higher (58/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 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 (68/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 971424 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1167 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2577 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 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 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (51/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 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 (68/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 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?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.