Vivo iQOO 15 vs ZTE Blade V40 Smart
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) 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 15 leads — 86/100 vs 29/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 330,006); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart doesn't; the Vivo iQOO 15 is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.4mm).
Vivo iQOO 15
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 330006
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 35/100)
- Overall rating 29/100
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the ZTE Blade V40 Smart, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 57 points higher (86/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (94/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | ZTE Blade V40 Smart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Unisoc Tiger T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 3740528 | 330006 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| 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 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and ZTE Blade V40 Smart, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 1033.5% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (94/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (85/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 57 points (86/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
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 Smart is a better fit for everyday use.