Vivo X51 5G vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Vivo X51 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads — 71/100 vs 46/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4315); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 597,974); the Vivo X51 5G is noticeably lighter (181g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X51 5G
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
What makes Vivo X51 5G better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 204g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4315 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X51 5G vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 25 points higher (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X51 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (70/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X51 5G | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4315 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, Funtouch 10.0 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×72.8×8.0 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X51 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo X51 5G
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X51 5G
- 4315 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X51 5G and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads Vivo X51 5G by 53.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (68/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (86/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (56/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X51 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (70/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X51 5G or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Vivo X51 5G by 25 points (71/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X51 5G and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Vivo X51 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X51 5G or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X51 5G or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on performance (68/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X51 5G over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.