Vivo X51 5G vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Vivo X51 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 46/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4315); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 597,974); the Vivo X51 5G is noticeably lighter (181g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X51 5G
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Vivo X51 5G better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 199g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4315 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X51 5G vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 12 points higher (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Vivo X51 5G are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X51 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (70/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X51 5G | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4315 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10, Funtouch 10.0 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×72.8×8.0 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X51 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo X51 5G
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X51 5G
- 4315 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X51 5G and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Vivo X51 5G by 40.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (61/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (89/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Vivo X51 5G are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (52/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X51 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (70/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X51 5G or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the Vivo X51 5G — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo X51 5G and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Vivo X51 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X51 5G or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X51 5G over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.