Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs ZTE Blade V40
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Blade V40 (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 49/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the ZTE Blade V40 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
ZTE Blade V40
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (100/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 235g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs the ZTE Blade V40, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 43 points higher (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the ZTE Blade V40 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (52/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | ZTE Blade V40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Unisoc Tiger T618 | |
| AnTuTu | 5001234 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | — | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1208x2624 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | 165.8×77.2×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 235 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $986 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade V40
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V40
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade V40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade V40
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the ZTE Blade V40 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (100/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (92/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (52/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade V40?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 by 43 points (92/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the ZTE Blade V40?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Blade V40 — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade V40?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max over the ZTE Blade V40?
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.