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).
Vivo X300 Pro
ZTE Axon 40
- 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)
- Lighter: 200g vs 226g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 43/100)
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).
| 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 | — |
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo X300 Pro and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 by 223.7% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.