Huawei Pura X Max vs ZTE Blade V40 Smart
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 29/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V40 Smart has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 330,006); the Huawei Pura X Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart doesn't; the Huawei Pura X Max is thinner (5.2mm vs 9.4mm).
Huawei Pura X Max
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 330006
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 66W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 35/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5300 mAh
- Lighter: 215g vs 229g
- Overall rating 29/100
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the ZTE Blade V40 Smart, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 41 points higher (70/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (77/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (55/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (72/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (58/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | ZTE Blade V40 Smart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Unisoc Tiger T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 330006 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 1335 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.7" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | — |
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and ZTE Blade V40 Smart, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 538.6% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (77/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (81/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (55/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (72/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (58/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 41 points (70/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Blade V40 Smart is a better fit for everyday use.