Vivo iQOO Z7 vs ZTE Blade V40
The Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the ZTE Blade V40 (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 16/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the ZTE Blade V40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 199g).
Vivo iQOO Z7
ZTE Blade V40
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 199g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 51/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 30/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 vs the ZTE Blade V40, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 10 points higher (26/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 23/100). 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 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V40 is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z7 | ZTE Blade V40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Unisoc Tiger T618 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | 165.8×77.2×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 173 g | 199 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade V40
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Blade V40
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V40
- 5000 mAh
- 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 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V40 is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (83/100 vs 51/100).
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?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V40 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the ZTE Blade V40?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE Blade V40 — 16/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the ZTE Blade V40?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 23/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 over the ZTE Blade V40?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V40 is a better fit for everyday use.