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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S15
ZTE Axon 40
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).
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 | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo S15
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Vivo S15
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S15
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S15 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
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.