Vivo X51 5G vs ZTE Axon 40
The Vivo X51 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 46/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4315); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 597,974); the Vivo X51 5G is noticeably lighter (181g vs 200g).
Vivo X51 5G
ZTE Axon 40
- Lighter: 181g vs 200g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 53/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4315 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Vivo X51 5G vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 12 points higher (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (73/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 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 (70/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Vivo X51 5G | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4315 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10, Funtouch 10.0 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×72.8×8.0 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Vivo X51 5G
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Vivo X51 5G
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X51 5G
- 4315 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo X51 5G and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Vivo X51 5G by 40.8% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (61/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (73/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 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 (70/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Vivo X51 5G or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 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?
The Vivo X51 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X51 5G or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X51 5G or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X51 5G over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Vivo X51 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.