Vivo X51 5G vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Vivo X51 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 46/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4315); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 597,974); the Vivo X51 5G is noticeably lighter (181g vs 204g).
Vivo X51 5G
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Lighter: 181g vs 204g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4315 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Vivo X51 5G vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 25 points higher (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (69/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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 Ultra (70/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Vivo X51 5G | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4315 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 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 | — | — |
Vivo X51 5G
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X51 5G
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X51 5G
- 4315 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo X51 5G and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Vivo X51 5G by 53.7% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (69/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (86/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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 Ultra (70/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Vivo X51 5G or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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?
The Vivo X51 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X51 5G or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X51 5G or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X51 5G over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Vivo X51 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.