Vivo X300 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 58/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X300 Ultra
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 230g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X300 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 33 points higher (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (96/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X300 Ultra | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4247433 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 170 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 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) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $950 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X300 Ultra and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 320.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (99/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (96/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X300 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro by 33 points (91/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X300 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Vivo X300 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 91/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X300 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X300 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X300 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Vivo X300 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 pro is a better fit for active users.