Category Breakdown
vivo X70
ZTE Axon 40 Pro
Performance
89.990.6
Camera
66.966.5
Display
91.193.1
Battery
30.133.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
84.585.3
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
57.064.5
Summary
- The vivo X70 features a 6.56-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the ZTE Axon 40 Pro has a slightly larger 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, offering smoother visuals.
- In terms of performance, the X70 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 1200 chipset, whereas the Axon 40 Pro utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, which may provide better performance in demanding applications.
- The camera setup on the Axon 40 Pro is significantly more advanced, with a 108 MP main sensor compared to the X70's 40 MP, enhancing detail in photos.
- Battery capacity is also greater in the Axon 40 Pro at 5000mAh, compared to the X70's 4400mAh, and it supports faster charging at 65W versus 44W.
- Both devices run on Android, with the X70 on Android 11 (upgradable to 14) and the Axon 40 Pro on Android 12, but the Axon offers stereo speakers, enhancing the audio experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo X70
ZTE Axon 40 Pro
General
Release Date
2021, September 09
2022, May 09
Announced
2021, September 09
2022, May 09
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.56"
6.67"
Type
AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+
AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, 1000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2376 pixels (~398 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
144Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 1200 (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
GPU
Mali-G77 MC9
Adreno 650
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
40 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF12 MP, f/2.0, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.93", 1.22µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 116˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
108 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.52", PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4 (macro)2 MP, f/2.4 (depth)
Main Camera Features
Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, color spectrum sensor, Pixel Shift, dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.5, 24mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
16 MP, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10, 10‑bit video
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4400 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
4400 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
44W wired5W reverse wired
65W wired, PD, QC4
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
160.1 x 75.4 x 7.6 mm (6.30 x 2.97 x 0.30 in)
162.9 x 72.9 x 8.7 mm (6.41 x 2.87 x 0.34 in)
Weight
181 g
199 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Cosmic Black, Aurora Dawn, White
Dream black, Crystal blue, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, Funtouch OS 14 (International), OriginOS (China)
Android 12, MyOS 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

