Vivo iQOO 15 vs ZTE Blade V40 Design
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Blade V40 Design (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T616. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 30/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500).
Vivo iQOO 15
ZTE Blade V40 Design
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1350
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 57/100)
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the ZTE Blade V40 Design, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 56 points higher (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (94/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (85/100 vs 33/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | ZTE Blade V40 Design | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Unisoc Tiger T616 | |
| AnTuTu | 3740528 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 400 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1350 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 215 g | — | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade V40 Design
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade V40 Design
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade V40 Design
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V40 Design
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (94/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (99/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (85/100 vs 33/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the ZTE Blade V40 Design?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design by 56 points (86/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the ZTE Blade V40 Design?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Design — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the ZTE Blade V40 Design?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the ZTE Blade V40 Design?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the ZTE Blade V40 Design?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V40 Design is a better fit for everyday use.