Smartphone Comparison

Vivo V40 Pro vs iPhone 14 Plus

Verdict
Vivo V40 Pro vs iPhone 14 Plus: Vivo V40 Pro is the faster phone

Head-to-head specifications

MetricVivo V40 ProiPhone 14 PlusDifference
AnTuTu v10 score1,489,9871,299,090+14.7%
ChipsetDimensity 9200+Apple A15 Bionic
Display6.8" 120 Hz6.7" 60 Hz
Battery (mAh)5,5004,325+27.2%
Rear cameras50+50+50 MP12+12 MP
Front camera (MP)5012
RAM / storage (base)8 GB / 256 GB6 GB / 128 GB
Max configuration12 GB / 512 GB6 GB / 512 GB
Weight (g)192203-5.4%
Connectivity / unlock5G · Under-display5G · No - Face ID
Launch price (USD)$549–$629$899–$1,199-38.9%
  • Vivo V40 Pro leads on raw performance by about 15% on AnTuTu v10 (Dimensity 9200+ vs Apple A15 Bionic).
  • Vivo V40 Pro is the cheaper option at launch pricing, though these phones launched 2 years apart — street prices will differ from launch MSRPs.

Verdict: V40 Pro or iPhone 14 Plus?

Our recommendation
Vivo V40 Pro is the clearly stronger overall choice, winning most of the dimensions that matter.

Vivo V40 Pro advantages

  • Raw performance (+13%)
  • Battery capacity (+21%)
  • Display smoothness (+50%)
  • Camera resolution (+76%)
  • Memory (+25%)
  • Lightness (+5%)
  • Affordability (+39%)

iPhone 14 Plus advantages

  • No decisive advantage on the tracked metrics.

Which should you choose?

  • Choose the Vivo V40 Pro if you game or want the most headroom for years of updates.
  • Choose the Vivo V40 Pro if you need all-day (or two-day) battery life.

Value for money

Vivo V40 Pro delivers more performance per dollar, making it the better value of the two at their listed prices.

Vivo V40 Pro vs iPhone 14 Plus: which should you choose?

Vivo V40 Pro — Vivo Android 14 smartphone (2024) with a 6.78-inch 120 Hz AMOLED, Dimensity 9200+, 5500 mAh battery and 50MP main camera, scoring about 1,489,987 on AnTuTu v10; launched at $549.

iPhone 14 Plus — Apple iOS 16 smartphone (2022) with a 6.7-inch 60 Hz Super Retina XDR OLED, Apple A15 Bionic, 4325 mAh battery and 12MP main camera, scoring about 1,299,090 on AnTuTu v10; launched at $899.

Vivo V40 Pro vs iPhone 14 Plus: Vivo V40 Pro is the faster phone. Vivo V40 Pro leads on raw performance by about 15% on AnTuTu v10 (Dimensity 9200+ vs Apple A15 Bionic). Vivo V40 Pro is the cheaper option at launch pricing, though these phones launched 2 years apart — street prices will differ from launch MSRPs.

Performance and everyday use

The Vivo V40 Pro is the faster device on raw benchmarks (1,489,987 vs 1,299,090 on AnTuTu v10), running the Dimensity 9200+ against the Apple A15 Bionic. For messaging, browsing and social apps both feel instant — the gap matters most for gaming and long-term headroom.

Display and battery

Vivo V40 Pro carries a 6.8-inch 120 Hz AMOLED against a 6.7-inch 60 Hz Super Retina XDR OLED on the iPhone 14 Plus. Batteries are 5,500 and 4,325 mAh — though software tuning and chipset efficiency shape real-world endurance as much as capacity.

Cameras, storage and price

Rear arrays are 50+50+50 MP versus 12+12 MP, with 50 MP and 12 MP front cameras. Base configurations start at 8 GB / 256 GB and 6 GB / 128 GB. The Vivo V40 Pro is the more affordable at about $549 launch price, which may matter more than a small spec gap.

The verdict

Both are credible choices in the smartphone comparison space; the specification table above lays out every metric so you can weigh the trade-offs that matter to you. Pick the one whose strengths line up with how you will actually use it.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Vivo V40 Pro better than the iPhone 14 Plus?

Vivo V40 Pro is the clearly stronger overall choice, winning most of the dimensions that matter. Vivo V40 Pro leads on raw performance by about 15% on AnTuTu v10 (Dimensity 9200+ vs Apple A15 Bionic).

What is the main difference between the Vivo V40 Pro and the iPhone 14 Plus?

Vivo V40 Pro leads on raw performance by about 15% on AnTuTu v10 (Dimensity 9200+ vs Apple A15 Bionic). Vivo V40 Pro is the cheaper option at launch pricing, though these phones launched 2 years apart — street prices will differ from launch MSRPs.

Which is better value?

Vivo V40 Pro delivers more performance per dollar, making it the better value of the two at their listed prices.

Which should I choose?

Choose the Vivo V40 Pro if you game or want the most headroom for years of updates. Choose the Vivo V40 Pro if you need all-day (or two-day) battery life.

Methodology

Smartphones are compared on AnTuTu v10 benchmark scores, chipset, display size and refresh rate, battery capacity, rear and front camera resolution, RAM and storage across launch variants, weight, and launch pricing (USD). Each model shows its base variant with the top-spec configuration noted where multiple variants exist. Benchmark scores reflect the listed chipset variant; real-world battery life and camera quality depend on software tuning, not just hardware numbers.

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We compile published benchmark results (Cinebench 2024, Geekbench 6, AnTuTu v10, 3DMark), manufacturer specifications and market pricing from nine regions into normalized, comparable datasets. Every figure traces to a named public source listed on each page.

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Last updated 2026-07-01
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