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.

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 by 25 points (58/100 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
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
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 better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Vivo Y05: The Vivo Y05 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Vivo Y05
  • Main: 8MP f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Vivo Y05
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Vivo Y05
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y05
$90
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.