vivo iQOO Z9x 5G vs vivo V40
Compare vivo iQOO Z9x 5G vs vivo V40 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, 6000mAh vs 5500mAh battery, $699 vs $449. Full…

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vivo iQOO Z9x 5G
$699
1categories won

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V40
$449
11categories won
1 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
vivo V40 takes the overall win
The vivo V40 proves superior overall against the vivo iQOO Z9x 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the V40 leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the V40. Choose the V40 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the vivo iQOO Z9x 5G if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
V40 takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 65W charging.
V40 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 and 12GB RAM.
V40 takes photography with 50MP optics.
V40 wins on budget and value at $449 compared to $699.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
vivo iQOO Z9x 5G vs V40: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | vivo iQOO Z9x 5G | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2408 | 1260 x 2800Winner |
| Pixel density | 393 ppi | 453 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1000 nits | 4500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | vivo iQOO Z9x 5G | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
| Process node | — | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 560,000 | 830,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2780 | 3380Winner |
| Maximum RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | vivo iQOO Z9x 5G | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 2 |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K at 30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | vivo iQOO Z9x 5G | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAhWinner | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 44 W | 65 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 25 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | vivo iQOO Z9x 5G | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 190 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 7.58 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP68 |
| Build | — | Ultra-slim 3D curved glass body, IP68 & IP69 dual water resistance rating, Gemini ring camera module |
Software and support
| Specification | vivo iQOO Z9x 5G | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 |
| OS updates | — | 3 years |
| Security updates | — | 3 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | vivo iQOO Z9x 5G | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | microSD | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699 | $449Winner |
vivo iQOO Z9x 5G
vivo iQOO Z9x 5G delivers extreme battery endurance with its high-density 6000mAh pack, efficient 4nm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor, and vibrant 120Hz 1000-nit display under an IP64-rated chassis.
- Display
- 6.72"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
- Battery
- 6,000mAh
- Software
- 14, Funtouch 14
vivo V40
The vivo V40 achieves an engineering marvel: packaging a colossal 5500 mAh silicon-carbon BlueVolt battery into an astonishingly svelte 7.58mm body with IP68 & IP69 dual water resistance and ZEISS portrait optics.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh