Vivo X300 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 40
The Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. 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 64 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X300 Ultra
ZTE Axon 40
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
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 73/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 230g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X300 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 40, 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 51/100). 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 (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (96/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X300 Ultra | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 4247433 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 170 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $950 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 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
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X300 Ultra and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 40 by 320.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (99/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (89/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (96/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X300 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 by 33 points (91/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X300 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Vivo X300 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 91/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X300 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X300 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X300 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 40?
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 is a better fit for active users.