Vivo S16 vs ZTE V40 Pro

The Vivo S16 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the ZTE V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S16 leads — 39/100 vs 22/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE V40 Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4600); the Vivo S16 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE V40 Pro doesn't.

The Vivo S16 is noticeably better than the ZTE V40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S16
Performance 8
Display 100
Camera 50
Battery 37
Design 72
Value for money 55
ZTE V40 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 37
Battery 50
Design 62
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo S16 better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
  • Lighter: 182g vs 190g

  • Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (50/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (72/100 vs 62/100)
What makes ZTE V40 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4600 mAh

  • Longer battery life (50/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo S16 vs the ZTE V40 Pro, the Vivo S16 scores 17 points higher (39/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S16 leads (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro leads (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S16 significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (72/100 vs 62/100). 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 V40 Pro: The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo S16 ZTE V40 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G Unisoc Tiger T618
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 66W 65W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 13, Origin OS 3 Android 11
NFC yes no
Dimensions 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 182 g 190 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo S16
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
50
camera
ZTE V40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Vivo S16
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Vivo S16
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo S16 significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (72/100 vs 62/100).

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 V40 Pro?

The Vivo S16 is noticeably better than the ZTE V40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo S16 and the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Vivo S16 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the ZTE V40 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo S16 or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Vivo S16 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo S16 or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Vivo S16 leads on performance (8/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Vivo S16 over the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Vivo S16 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.