Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs ZTE Blade V40 Smart
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 29/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 333,647); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart doesn't; the ZTE Blade V40 Smart is noticeably lighter (215g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 43/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 Smart better?
- Lighter: 215g vs 235g
- Better portability (35/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs the ZTE Blade V40 Smart, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 63 points higher (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (100/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | ZTE Blade V40 Smart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Unisoc Tiger T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 5001234 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1208x2624 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 235 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $986 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and ZTE Blade V40 Smart, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 1399.0% 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (100/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (82/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (92/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 63 points (92/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max over the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
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.