Vivo X300s vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

The Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 71/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 1,290,942).

The Vivo X300s is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X300s
Performance 94
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 90
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Performance 69
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Vivo X300s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 1290942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 86/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
  • Lighter: 204g vs 217g

  • Better portability (52/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X300s vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the Vivo X300s scores 18 points higher (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).

Vivo X300s: The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo X300s ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Processor Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3703823 1290942
Geekbench Single 3228 1675
Geekbench Multi 9553 4453
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2800x1260 1116x2480
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W 80W
Wireless charging 40W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 64 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 18GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 / OriginOS 6 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits
NFC yes
Dimensions 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 217 g 204 g
Price $723
Camera comparison
Vivo X300s
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Vivo X300s
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Vivo X300s
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X300s and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X300s Dimensity 9500
89/100
3703823 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
71/100 -186.9%
1290942 AnTuTu

Vivo X300s leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by 186.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo X300s
$723
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (94/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 86/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (83/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X300s or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The Vivo X300s is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo X300s and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The Vivo X300s has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X300s or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 86/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X300s or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X300s over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The Vivo X300s 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 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.