Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs ZTE Blade V40s

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the ZTE Blade V40s (2022) runs on the Unisoc UMS512T T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 46/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 4500); the ZTE Blade V40s is noticeably lighter (184g vs 207g).

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s by 29 points (75/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Performance 77
Display 85
Camera 67
Battery 81
Portability 55
Value for money 58
ZTE Blade V40s
Performance
Display 81
Camera 30
Battery 33
Portability 73
Value for money
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5700 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 5W

  • Better camera (67/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40s better?
  • Lighter: 184g vs 207g

  • Better portability (73/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the ZTE Blade V40s, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 29 points higher (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the ZTE Blade V40s are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40s notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (73/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei Mate 80 Pro: The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
ZTE Blade V40s: The ZTE Blade V40s is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Mate 80 Pro ZTE Blade V40s
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Unisoc UMS512T T618
AnTuTu 2084779
Geekbench Single 1680
Geekbench Multi 6200
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2844x1260 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5700 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 100W 5W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 40 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS HarmonyOS 5.0 Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm 163.5×75.8×7.6 mm
Weight 207 g 184 g
Launch price $1299
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 13MP
67
camera
ZTE Blade V40s
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2844x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
ZTE Blade V40s
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
81
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
  • 5700 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery
ZTE Blade V40s
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
$1299
ZTE Blade V40s
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the ZTE Blade V40s are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s (67/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s (81/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40s notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (73/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the ZTE Blade V40s?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s by 29 points (75/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the ZTE Blade V40s?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Blade V40s — 46/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the ZTE Blade V40s?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the ZTE Blade V40s?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Blade V40s is a better fit for everyday use.