Vivo S60e vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The Vivo S60e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7500, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S60e leads — 65/100 vs 58/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S60e has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo S60e is faster in AnTuTu (1,176,492 vs 1,010,069).

The Vivo S60e edges out the ZTE Axon 40 pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S60e
Performance 62
Display 94
Camera 44
Battery 83
Portability 64
Value for money 68
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Vivo S60e better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1176492 vs 1010069
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
  • Lighter: 196g vs 199g

  • Higher performance (62/100 vs 61/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1224
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 3470
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 58/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo S60e vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Vivo S60e scores 7 points higher (65/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S60e leads (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S60e and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (62/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S60e is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo S60e significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S60e is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).

Vivo S60e: The Vivo S60e is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo S60e ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1176492 1010069
Geekbench Single 1224 1298
Geekbench Multi 3470 3520
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2750 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W 65W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 157.5×74.3×7.8 mm 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 196 g 199 g
Launch price $400
Camera comparison
Vivo S60e
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
44
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Vivo S60e
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2750
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Vivo S60e
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
83
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo S60e and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo S60e MediaTek Dimensity 7500
65/100
1176492 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100 -16.5%
1010069 AnTuTu

Vivo S60e leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 16.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo S60e
$400
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo S60e and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (62/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo S60e is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo S60e significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (83/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo S60e is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S60e or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Vivo S60e edges out the ZTE Axon 40 pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Vivo S60e and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Vivo S60e has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.

Should you choose the Vivo S60e over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Vivo S60e is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.