Vivo S60 Vitality vs ZTE Axon 40

The Vivo S60 Vitality (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7500, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S60 Vitality leads — 63/100 vs 58/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S60 Vitality has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo S60 Vitality is faster in AnTuTu (1,099,769 vs 1,010,069).

The Vivo S60 Vitality edges out the ZTE Axon 40 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo S60 Vitality

Performance 60
Display 94
Camera 44
Battery 70
Portability 64
Value for money 54

ZTE Axon 40

Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money —

What makes Vivo S60 Vitality better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1099769 vs 1010069
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 196g vs 200g

  • Longer battery life (70/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 73/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 53/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1089
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 3276
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 44/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo S60 Vitality vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Vivo S60 Vitality scores 5 points higher (63/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S60 Vitality leads (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Vivo S60 Vitality are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S60 Vitality notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (94/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S60 Vitality notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S60 Vitality is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).

Vivo S60 Vitality: The Vivo S60 Vitality 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 S60 Vitality ZTE Axon 40
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 1099769 1010069
Geekbench Single 1089 1298
Geekbench Multi 3276 3520
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.7"
Resolution 1260x2750 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W —
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 50 MP 44 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB —
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP69 —
Dimensions 157.5×74.3×7.8 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 196 g 200 g
Launch price $399 —

Camera comparison

Vivo S60 Vitality

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
44
camera

ZTE Axon 40

  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera

Display comparison

Vivo S60 Vitality

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2750
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

ZTE Axon 40

  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display

Battery and charging

Vivo S60 Vitality

  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
70
battery

ZTE Axon 40

  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo S60 Vitality and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo S60 Vitality MediaTek Dimensity 7500
63/100
1099769 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 -8.9%
1010069 AnTuTu

Vivo S60 Vitality leads ZTE Axon 40 by 8.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo S60 Vitality

$399

ZTE Axon 40

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Vivo S60 Vitality are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo S60 Vitality notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (94/100 vs 73/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo S60 Vitality notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (70/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo S60 Vitality is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo S60 Vitality or the ZTE Axon 40?

The Vivo S60 Vitality edges out the ZTE Axon 40 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Vivo S60 Vitality and the ZTE Axon 40?

The Vivo S60 Vitality has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo S60 Vitality or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the Vivo S60 Vitality over the ZTE Axon 40?

The Vivo S60 Vitality is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.