Vivo X300s vs ZTE Axon 40

The Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 58/100 (a 31-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 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 217g).

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 by 31 points (89/100 vs 58/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X300s
Performance 94
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Vivo X300s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 73/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Lighter: 200g vs 217g

  • Better portability (53/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X300s vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Vivo X300s scores 31 points higher (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (94/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (94/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 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.
ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo X300s ZTE Axon 40
Processor Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 3703823 1010069
Geekbench Single 3228 1298
Geekbench Multi 9553 3520
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7"
Resolution 2800x1260 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W
Wireless charging 40W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 44 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 / OriginOS 6 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes
Dimensions 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 217 g 200 g
Price $723
Camera comparison
Vivo X300s
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Vivo X300s
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Vivo X300s
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

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

Vivo X300s Dimensity 9500
89/100
3703823 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 -266.7%
1010069 AnTuTu

Vivo X300s leads ZTE Axon 40 by 266.7% in our overall performance rating.

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

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (94/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (94/100 vs 73/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (94/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (83/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).

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

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 by 31 points (89/100 vs 58/100).

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

The Vivo X300s has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

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

The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 51/100).

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

The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X300s over the ZTE Axon 40?

The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.