Vivo S16 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Vivo S16 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads — 71/100 vs 59/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 1,010,069); the Vivo S16 is noticeably lighter (182g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S16
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
What makes Vivo S16 better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 204g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S16 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 12 points higher (71/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Vivo S16 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (76/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S16 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Origin OS 3 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo S16
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo S16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S16
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S16 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads Vivo S16 by 22.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Vivo S16 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (86/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (76/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S16 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is noticeably better than the Vivo S16 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo S16 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Vivo S16 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S16 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S16 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on performance (68/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S16 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Vivo S16 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.