Tecno Phantom V Fold vs ZTE Blade V40 Smart

The Tecno Phantom V Fold (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+, while the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads — 64/100 vs 29/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V40 Smart has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Tecno Phantom V Fold is faster in AnTuTu (1,453,683 vs 330,006); the Tecno Phantom V Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart doesn't; the ZTE Blade V40 Smart is noticeably lighter (215g vs 299g).

The Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 35 points (64/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Phantom V Fold
Performance 73
Display 79
Camera 58
Battery 48
Portability 47
Value for money
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
Performance 27
Display 43
Camera 10
Battery 51
Portability 35
Value for money
What makes Tecno Phantom V Fold better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1453683 vs 330006
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1967 vs 378
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5401 vs 1335
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (73/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better portability (47/100 vs 35/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 Smart better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Lighter: 215g vs 299g

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Phantom V Fold vs the ZTE Blade V40 Smart, the Tecno Phantom V Fold scores 35 points higher (64/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (73/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (73/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart and the Tecno Phantom V Fold are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold is a bit better (47/100 vs 35/100).

Tecno Phantom V Fold: The Tecno Phantom V Fold is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Blade V40 Smart: The ZTE Blade V40 Smart is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Phantom V Fold ZTE Blade V40 Smart
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ Unisoc Tiger T606
AnTuTu 1453683 330006
Geekbench Single 1967 378
Geekbench Multi 5401 1335
Display 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED 6.7" LCD IPS
Resolution 2000x2296 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 45W 5W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB
OS Android 13, HiOS 13 Fold Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm
Weight 299 g 215 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Tecno Phantom V Fold
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
58
camera
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Phantom V Fold
  • 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2000x2296
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
  • 6.7" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Phantom V Fold
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Tecno Phantom V Fold and ZTE Blade V40 Smart, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Tecno Phantom V Fold MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
64/100
1453683 AnTuTu
ZTE Blade V40 Smart Unisoc Tiger T606
29/100 -340.5%
330006 AnTuTu

Tecno Phantom V Fold leads ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 340.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (73/100 vs 27/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (79/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (58/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart and the Tecno Phantom V Fold are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold is a bit better (47/100 vs 35/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Phantom V Fold or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 35 points (64/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Tecno Phantom V Fold and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Phantom V Fold or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on camera score (58/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Tecno Phantom V Fold or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on performance (73/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Phantom V Fold over the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Blade V40 Smart is a better fit for everyday use.