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 — 59/100 vs 58/100 (a 1-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S16
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Vivo S16 better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Lighter: 182g vs 199g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 52/100)
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 (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S16 vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Vivo S16 scores 1 points higher (59/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (76/100 vs 52/100).
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 | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo S16
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo S16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S16
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S16 and ZTE Axon 40 pro, 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 ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (76/100 vs 52/100).
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 1 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 59/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S16 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Vivo S16 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S16 over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Vivo S16 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.