Vivo Y05 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

The Vivo Y05 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7225, 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 33/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y05 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y05 doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 by 38 points (71/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y05
Performance 31
Display 55
Camera 10
Battery 53
Portability 49
Value for money 50
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Performance 69
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Vivo Y05 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 580
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 1750
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 8MP
  • Lighter: 204g vs 209g

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo Y05 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 38 points higher (71/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (69/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y05 (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y05 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Vivo Y05 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).

Vivo Y05: The Vivo Y05 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo Y05 ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Processor Unisoc T7225 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1290942
Geekbench Single 580 1675
Geekbench Multi 1750 4453
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1116x2480
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 15W 65W
Main camera 8 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 1500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 209 g 204 g
Launch price $90
Camera comparison
Vivo Y05
  • Main: 8MP f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Vivo Y05
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Vivo Y05
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y05
$90
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (69/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y05 (80/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (86/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y05 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Vivo Y05 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y05 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 by 38 points (71/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo Y05 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Vivo Y05 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y05 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y05 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Vivo Y05 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Vivo Y05 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.