Vivo X300 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40

The Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 58/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 226g).

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 by 29 points (87/100 vs 58/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X300 Pro
Performance 93
Display 84
Camera 96
Battery 81
Portability 43
Value for money 86
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 73/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Lighter: 200g vs 226g

  • Better portability (53/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X300 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 29 points higher (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 51/100). 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 (93/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (96/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).

Vivo X300 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.
ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo X300 Pro ZTE Axon 40
Processor Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 3269794 1010069
Geekbench Single 3228 1298
Geekbench Multi 9553 3520
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7"
Resolution 1260x2800 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6510 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W
Wireless charging 40W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 171
Main camera 200 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 44 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 226 g 200 g
Price $834
Camera comparison
Vivo X300 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6510 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X300 Pro and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X300 Pro Dimensity 9500
87/100
3269794 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 -223.7%
1010069 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 by 223.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo X300 Pro
$834
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (93/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (96/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (81/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X300 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 by 29 points (87/100 vs 58/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo X300 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40?

The Vivo X300 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X300 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 51/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X300 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X300 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40?

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 is a better fit for active users.