Vivo Y500 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 56/100 (a 2-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 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't.
Vivo Y500
ZTE Axon 40
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 73/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 210g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Vivo Y500 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 2 points higher (58/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 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 and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Vivo Y500 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $345 | — |
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknowndisplay
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 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 and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Vivo Y500 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 edges out the Vivo Y500 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo Y500 and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Vivo Y500 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y500 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y500 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.