Vivo S15 vs ZTE Axon 40

The Vivo S15 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 57/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500).

The ZTE Axon 40 edges out the Vivo S15 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S15
Performance 61
Display 80
Camera 48
Battery 42
Portability 61
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Vivo S15 better?
  • Lighter: 197g vs 200g

  • Better display (80/100 vs 73/100)
  • Better portability (61/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo S15 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 1 points higher (58/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo S15 is a bit better (80/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Vivo S15 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S15 is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).

Vivo S15: The Vivo S15 is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo S15 ZTE Axon 40
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 1010069 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520 3520
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.7"
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 44 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 12, Origin OS Ocean Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 161.1×74.3×8.0 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 197 g 200 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo S15
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
48
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Vivo S15
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Vivo S15
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo S15 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo S15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
57/100
1010069 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100
1010069 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo S15 is a bit better (80/100 vs 73/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Vivo S15 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo S15 is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S15 or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 edges out the Vivo S15 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Vivo S15 and the ZTE Axon 40?

The Vivo S15 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

Should you choose the Vivo S15 over the ZTE Axon 40?

The Vivo S15 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.