Vivo S60e vs ZTE Axon 40
The Vivo S60e (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 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 64 MP; the Vivo S60e is faster in AnTuTu (1,099,769 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S60e
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Vivo S60e 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 (83/100 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 S60e vs the ZTE Axon 40, 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 ZTE Axon 40 and the Vivo S60e are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S60e 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 S60e significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S60e is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S60e | 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 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×74.3×7.8 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo S60e
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Vivo S60e
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S60e
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S60e and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S60e leads ZTE Axon 40 by 8.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Vivo S60e are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S60e 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 S60e significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (83/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S60e is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S60e or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Vivo S60e edges out the ZTE Axon 40 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?
The Vivo S60e has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S60e or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S60e over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Vivo S60e is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.