Vivo X300 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 58/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,326,259 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X300 Pro
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3326259 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 226g
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X300 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 30 points higher (88/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (94/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (94/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (96/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X300 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3326259 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6510 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 171 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X300 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 229.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (94/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (96/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (81/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X300 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro by 30 points (88/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X300 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X300 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X300 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X300 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro 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 pro is a better fit for active users.