Xiaomi 18 Fold vs ZTE Blade V40 Smart
The Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3, while the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 29/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 333,647); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart doesn't; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Fold
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 67W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 35/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 Smart better?
- Lighter: 215g vs 219g
- Overall rating 29/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Fold vs the ZTE Blade V40 Smart, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 57 points higher (86/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (99/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (64/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Fold | ZTE Blade V40 Smart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Xiaomi XRING O3 | Unisoc Tiger T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 5228014 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3715 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 14213 | 1335 | |
| Display | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1672x2364 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP59 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $1639 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Fold and ZTE Blade V40 Smart, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 1466.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade V40 Smart
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (99/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (79/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (85/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (75/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (64/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 57 points (86/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Fold over the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.