Vivo S60e vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Vivo S60e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7500, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 70/100 vs 65/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S60e has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 1,099,769).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S60e
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Vivo S60e better?
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 196g vs 204g
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 1099769
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1089
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3276
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S60e vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 5 points higher (70/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S60e leads (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S60e is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S60e (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S60e significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S60e is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S60e | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1099769 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1089 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3276 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×74.3×7.8 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo S60e
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo S60e
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S60e
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S60e and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Vivo S60e by 15.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S60e is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S60e (86/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S60e significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (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 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra edges out the Vivo S60e by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo S60e and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Vivo S60e has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S60e or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S60e or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (68/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S60e over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Vivo S60e is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.