Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra vs ZTE Blade V40 Smart
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M, while the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 29/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,952 vs 333,647); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 35/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 Smart better?
- Lighter: 215g vs 225g
- Overall rating 29/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra vs the ZTE Blade V40 Smart, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 46 points higher (75/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (95/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | ZTE Blade V40 Smart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | Unisoc Tiger T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 3579952 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | 6.7" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 9100 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $548 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and ZTE Blade V40 Smart, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 973.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade V40 Smart
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (95/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (80/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 46 points (75/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra over the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.