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Vivo S15 vs ZTE Axon 40 Pro

What S15 does better (4) and where Axon 40 Pro wins (9) — every spec side by side.

Vivo S15
Vivo · 2022S15
8.2Score
4 advantages≈ $410
vs
ZTE Axon 40 Pro
ZTE · 2022Axon 40 Pro
8.6Score
9 advantages≈ $440
Higher score
7.9Display8.4
8.7Camera7.9
5.4Battery6.9
7.9Features8.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

S15Axon 40 Pro
74.3 × 161.1872.9 × 162.98.7
S15Axon 40 ProDifference
Height161.1 mm162.9 mm−1.8 mm
Width74.3 mm72.9 mm+1.4 mm
Thickness8 mm8.7 mm−0.7 mm
Weight197 g199 g−2 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is S15 better than Axon 40 Pro?

  1. Optical stabilisationYes · Axon 40 Pro: No
  2. Peak brightness1,300 nits vs 1,000 nits+30%
  3. Selfie camera32 MP vs 16 MP2×
  4. Thickness8 mm vs 8.7 mm+9%

Why is Axon 40 Pro better than S15?

  1. Main camera64 MP vs 108 MP+69%
  2. Storage (max)256 GB vs 512 GB2×
  3. Stereo speakersNo · S15: Yes
  4. Battery capacity4,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+11%
  5. Refresh rate120 Hz vs 144 Hz+20%
  6. 4K video frame rate30 fps vs 60 fps2×
  7. 4K selfie videoNo · S15: Yes
  8. USB version2 vs 3.1+55%
  9. Screen-to-body ratio88.4% vs 90.4%+2%
Specifications

Side by side

Vivo S15Vivo S15≈ $4108.2
ZTE Axon 40 ProZTE Axon 40 Pro≈ $4408.6
Design
Weight197 g199 g
Thickness8 mm8.7 mm
Height161.1 mm162.9 mm
Width74.3 mm72.9 mm
ColoursBlue, Black, YellowDream black, Crystal blue, Gold
Display
Screen size6.6″6.7″
PanelAMOLEDAMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,400 px2,400 px
Pixel density398 ppi395 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits1,000 nits
Screen-to-body ratio88.4%90.4%
HDRYes—
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5GQualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process7 nm7 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency3.2 GHz3.2 GHz
GPUAdreno 650Adreno 650
Memory
RAM12 GB12 GB
Storage (max)256 GB512 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera64 MP108 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.9f/1.9
Main sensor size1/1.72"1/1.52"
Rear cameras22
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video4K4K
4K video frame rate30 fps60 fps
Selfie camera32 MP16 MP
4K selfie videoNoYes
Battery
Battery capacity4,500 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery type—Li-Po
Wired charging66 W65 W
Charged in 30 min83%—
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.25.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 3.1
USB version23.1
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Fingerprint sensorUnder displayUnder display
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 12Android 12
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceOriginOS OceanMyOS 12
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