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).

The Vivo S16 edges out the ZTE Axon 40 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S16
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 51
Battery 44
Portability 76
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Vivo S16 better?
  • Lighter: 182g vs 200g

  • Better display (79/100 vs 73/100)
  • Better portability (76/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh

  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

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).

Vivo S16: The Vivo S16 is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Vivo S16
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
51
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Vivo S16
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Vivo S16
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

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

Vivo S16 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
59/100
1010069 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100
1010069 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 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).

Frequently asked questions
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.