Vivo X300s vs ZTE Blade V40

The Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Blade V40 (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 49/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the ZTE Blade V40 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 217g).

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo X300s

Performance 95
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 92

ZTE Blade V40

Performance —
Display 81
Camera 29
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money —

What makes Vivo X300s better?

  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (94/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)

What makes ZTE Blade V40 better?

  • Lighter: 199g vs 217g

  • Better portability (52/100 vs 42/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X300s vs the ZTE Blade V40, the Vivo X300s scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (94/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).

Vivo X300s: The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo X300s ZTE Blade V40
Processor Dimensity 9500 Unisoc Tiger T618
AnTuTu 3703823 —
Geekbench Single 3293 —
Geekbench Multi 10243 —
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 2800x1260 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz —
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W —
Wireless charging 40W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB —
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 / OriginOS 6 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
NFC — yes
Dimensions — 165.8×77.2×8.7 mm
Weight 217 g 199 g
Launch price $723 —

Camera comparison

Vivo X300s

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera

ZTE Blade V40

  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera

Display comparison

Vivo X300s

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

ZTE Blade V40

  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
81
display

Battery and charging

Vivo X300s

  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery

ZTE Blade V40

  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo X300s

$723

ZTE Blade V40

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (94/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (83/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo X300s or the ZTE Blade V40?

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo X300s and the ZTE Blade V40?

The Vivo X300s has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Blade V40 — 49/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X300s or the ZTE Blade V40?

The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X300s over the ZTE Blade V40?

The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.