Vivo Y05 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Vivo Y05 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7225, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 33/100 (a 25-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 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y05 doesn't.
Vivo Y05
ZTE Axon 40
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 580
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1750
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 209g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Vivo Y05 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 25 points higher (58/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (61/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Vivo Y05 (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y05 and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Vivo Y05 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Vivo Y05 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7225 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 580 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1750 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $90 | — |
Vivo Y05
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Vivo Y05
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y05
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (61/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Vivo Y05 (73/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (51/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y05 and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Vivo Y05 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Vivo Y05 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 by 25 points (58/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y05 and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Vivo Y05 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y05 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y05 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y05 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Vivo Y05 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.