Vivo S16 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Vivo S16 (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 Vivo S16 leads — 59/100 vs 58/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the Vivo S16 is noticeably lighter (182g vs 200g).
Vivo S16
ZTE Axon 40
- Lighter: 182g vs 200g
- Better display (79/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 53/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Vivo S16 vs the ZTE Axon 40, 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 Vivo S16 is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100. In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (76/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Vivo S16 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Origin OS 3 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Vivo S16
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Vivo S16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S16
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo S16 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (76/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Vivo S16 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Vivo S16 edges out the ZTE Axon 40 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?
The Vivo S16 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Should you choose the Vivo S16 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Vivo S16 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.