Vivo X200 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Vivo X200 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X200 Ultra leads — 86/100 vs 70/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X200 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo X200 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,092,340 vs 1,294,871); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably lighter (204g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X200 Ultra
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Vivo X200 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3092340 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10095 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 229g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X200 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the Vivo X200 Ultra scores 16 points higher (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X200 Ultra (52/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X200 Ultra | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3092340 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10095 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 167 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / OriginOS 5 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×76.8×8.7 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $889 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X200 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo X200 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X200 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:14 hrs, total 24:25 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X200 Ultra and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X200 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 138.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (92/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X200 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (78/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X200 Ultra (52/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X200 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Vivo X200 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo X200 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Vivo X200 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X200 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Vivo X200 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 86/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X200 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Vivo X200 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X200 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Vivo X200 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.