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 (3,758,268 vs 333,647); 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 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)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 Smart better?
- Overall rating 29/100
Comparison verdict
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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | ZTE Blade V40 Smart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Unisoc Tiger T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 3758268 | 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 | 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 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
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 1026.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
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).
Frequently asked questions
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.