Vivo Y500 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300, 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 56/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't.
Vivo Y500
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Faster charging: 65W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 210g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Vivo Y500 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 15 points higher (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Vivo Y500 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $345 | — |
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknowndisplay
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (86/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Vivo Y500 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo Y500 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Vivo Y500 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y500 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y500 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.