Vivo iQOO 13 vs ZTE Blade V40 Smart
The Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 29/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 333,647); the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart doesn't; the Vivo iQOO 13 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 13
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 207g vs 215g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 35/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 Smart better?
- Overall rating 29/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 13 vs the ZTE Blade V40 Smart, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 55 points higher (84/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (91/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (55/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 13 | ZTE Blade V40 Smart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Unisoc Tiger T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 3150555 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6150 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 13 and ZTE Blade V40 Smart, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 844.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (91/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (73/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (55/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 55 points (84/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 13 and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Vivo iQOO 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 13 over the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.