Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs ZTE Blade V40 Design
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Blade V40 Design (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T616. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 30/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
ZTE Blade V40 Design
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1350
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 57/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 Design better?
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs the ZTE Blade V40 Design, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 62 points higher (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (92/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | ZTE Blade V40 Design | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Unisoc Tiger T616 | |
| AnTuTu | 5001234 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 400 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1350 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1208x2624 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 235 g | — | |
| Launch price | $986 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade V40 Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V40 Design
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade V40 Design
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade V40 Design
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (100/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (82/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (92/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade V40 Design?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design by 62 points (92/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the ZTE Blade V40 Design?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Design — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade V40 Design?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade V40 Design?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max over the ZTE Blade V40 Design?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.