Tecno Pova 7 Ultra vs ZTE Blade V40 Smart
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Ultimate, while the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads — 65/100 vs 29/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 13 MP; the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,700,848 vs 330,006); the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart doesn't.
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- Higher AnTuTu: 1700848 vs 330006
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 70W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 215g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 35/100)
- Overall rating 29/100
Comparing the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra vs the ZTE Blade V40 Smart, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra scores 36 points higher (65/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (70/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (70/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (72/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Tecno Pova 7 Ultra | ZTE Blade V40 Smart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 8350 Ultimate | Unisoc Tiger T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 1700848 | 330006 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1398 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4313 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 70W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 30W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / HIOS 15 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | — |
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- Wireless: 30W
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
We compared Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and ZTE Blade V40 Smart, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 415.4% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (70/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (43/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (72/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 36 points (65/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on performance (70/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra over the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Blade V40 Smart is a better fit for everyday use.