Realme U1 vs ZTE V40 Pro

The Realme U1 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70, while the ZTE V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE V40 Pro leads — 22/100 vs 8/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE V40 Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme U1 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 190g).

The ZTE V40 Pro is noticeably better than the Realme U1 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme U1
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 6
Battery 0
Design 90
Value for money 55
ZTE V40 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 37
Battery 50
Design 62
Value for money 55
What makes Realme U1 better?
  • Lighter: 168g vs 190g

  • Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 62/100)
What makes ZTE V40 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 3500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 6/100)
  • Longer battery life (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme U1 vs the ZTE V40 Pro, the ZTE V40 Pro scores 14 points higher (22/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE V40 Pro leads (37/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro leads (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (37/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Realme U1 notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (90/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Realme U1: The Realme U1 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE V40 Pro: The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme U1 ZTE V40 Pro
Processor MediaTek Helio P70 Unisoc Tiger T618
AnTuTu 303398
Geekbench Single 341
Geekbench Multi 779
Display 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2400
Refresh rate
Battery 3500 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 10W 65W
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Front camera 25 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 6GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 128GB
OS Android 8.1 (Oreo); ColorOS 5.2 Android 11
NFC no no
Dimensions 157.0×74.0×8.0 mm 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 168 g 190 g
Price
Camera comparison
Realme U1
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 25MP
6
camera
ZTE V40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Realme U1
  • 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Realme U1
  • 3500 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (37/100 vs 6/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (50/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme U1 notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (90/100 vs 62/100).

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 Realme U1 or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The ZTE V40 Pro is noticeably better than the Realme U1 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Realme U1 and the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Realme U1 has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the ZTE V40 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme U1 or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The ZTE V40 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 6/100).

Should you choose the Realme U1 over the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Realme U1 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.