vivo V40 vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Compare vivo V40 vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5500mAh vs 5000mAh battery…
vivo
V40
$449
6categories won
Xiaomi
14 Ultra
$1,299
11categories won
4 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 14 Ultra takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra proves superior overall against the vivo V40, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 14 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery life remains closely matched. Choose the 14 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the V40 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Both phones deliver comparable battery performance with 5,500 mAh.
14 Ultra provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and 16GB RAM.
14 Ultra takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.
V40 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $449 vs $1299.
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.
V40 vs 14 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | V40 | 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 1260 x 2800 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 453 ppi | 522 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4500 nitsWinner | 3000 nits |
Performance
| Specification | V40 | 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 830,000 | 2,050,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 3380 | 6980Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | V40 | 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 4Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 5x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 50 MPWinner | 32 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 30fps | 8K at 30fps, 4K at 120fps Dolby Vision |
Battery and charging
| Specification | V40 | 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAhWinner | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 90 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 25 W | 80 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | V40 | 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 gWinner | 220 g |
| Thickness | 7.58 mmWinner | 9.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Ultra-slim 3D curved glass body, IP68 & IP69 dual water resistance rating, Gemini ring camera module | High-strength aluminum unibody, nano-tech vegan leather back |
Software and support
| Specification | V40 | 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 14 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 4 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 3 years | 5 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | V40 | 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $449Winner | $1,299 |
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
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
With its Sony LYT-900 1-inch main sensor featuring stepless variable aperture from f/1.63 to f/4.0, dual periscope/telephoto lenses, 90W fast charging, and optional Leica Photography Kit, the 14 Ultra is a pure photographer’s camera.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh