Vivo iQOO Z7 vs ZTE Blade V40 Design
The Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the ZTE Blade V40 Design (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T616. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 14/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Blade V40 Design has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.
Vivo iQOO Z7
ZTE Blade V40 Design
- Faster charging: 44W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (37/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 50/100)
- Overall rating 14/100
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 vs the ZTE Blade V40 Design, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 12 points higher (26/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (30/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (83/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z7 | ZTE Blade V40 Design | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Unisoc Tiger T616 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 220000 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 400 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1350 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 173 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade V40 Design
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Blade V40 Design
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V40 Design
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (30/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (83/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the ZTE Blade V40 Design?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V40 Design — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the ZTE Blade V40 Design?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Design — 14/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the ZTE Blade V40 Design?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 over the ZTE Blade V40 Design?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V40 Design is a better fit for everyday use.