Honor 70 vs ZTE Blade V40 Smart

The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 70 leads — 38/100 vs 17/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V40 Smart has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 54 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor 70 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart doesn't; the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 215g).

The Honor 70 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 21 points (38/100 vs 17/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 43
Design 77
Value for money 55
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 45
Design 31
Value for money 55
What makes Honor 70 better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 54MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 178g vs 215g

  • Better camera (53/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 31/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 Smart better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh

  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 70 vs the ZTE Blade V40 Smart, the Honor 70 scores 21 points higher (38/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 leads (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart and the Honor 70 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Honor 70: The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Blade V40 Smart: The ZTE Blade V40 Smart is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 70 ZTE Blade V40 Smart
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Unisoc Tiger T606
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.7" OLED 6.7" LCD IPS
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 66W 5W
DXOMark (camera) 115
Main camera 54 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
NFC yes no
Dimensions 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm
Weight 178 g 215 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor 70
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Honor 70
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
  • 6.7" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Honor 70
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (53/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart and the Honor 70 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (77/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?

The Honor 70 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 21 points (38/100 vs 17/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?

The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart — 17/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?

The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor 70 over the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?

The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V40 Smart is a better fit for everyday use.