Vivo S16 vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The Vivo S16 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S16 leads — 39/100 vs 37/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo S16 is noticeably lighter (182g vs 199g).

The Vivo S16 edges out the ZTE Axon 40 pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S16
Performance 8
Display 100
Camera 50
Battery 37
Design 72
Value for money 55
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 8
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 47
Design 51
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo S16 better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
  • Lighter: 182g vs 199g

  • Better camera (50/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (72/100 vs 51/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Longer battery life (47/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo S16 vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Vivo S16 scores 2 points higher (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (47/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 8/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S16 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (72/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Vivo S16: The Vivo S16 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo S16 ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1010069 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520 3520
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W 65W
Main camera 64 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, Origin OS 3 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 182 g 199 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo S16
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
50
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Vivo S16
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo S16
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo S16 and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo S16 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
39/100
1010069 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
37/100
1010069 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 8/100.

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo S16 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (72/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S16 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Vivo S16 edges out the ZTE Axon 40 pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Vivo S16 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Vivo S16 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo S16 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Vivo S16 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Vivo S16 over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Vivo S16 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for everyday use.