Vivo iQOO Z7 vs ZTE Blade V40 Smart
The Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 17/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V40 Smart has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 215g).
Vivo iQOO Z7
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- Faster charging: 44W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 215g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 31/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 30/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 vs the ZTE Blade V40 Smart, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 9 points higher (26/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart leads (45/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (45/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (83/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z7 | ZTE Blade V40 Smart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Unisoc Tiger T606 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 173 g | 215 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6000 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, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (37/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (45/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (83/100 vs 31/100).
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 Smart?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the ZTE Blade V40 Smart by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 over the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V40 Smart is a better fit for everyday use.