Vivo iQOO 15 vs ZTE Blade V40
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Blade V40 (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 49/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the ZTE Blade V40 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Vivo iQOO 15
ZTE Blade V40
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (78/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the ZTE Blade V40, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 37 points higher (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40 and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | ZTE Blade V40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Unisoc Tiger T618 | |
| AnTuTu | 3714661 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | 165.8×77.2×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade V40
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade V40
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- 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
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V40
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In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (99/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (78/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40 and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the ZTE Blade V40?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 by 37 points (86/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the ZTE Blade V40?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Blade V40 — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the ZTE Blade V40?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the ZTE Blade V40?
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 is a better fit for everyday use.