Xiaomi 18 Pro vs ZTE Blade V40 Pro
The Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 55/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V40 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Pro
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Better camera (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 Pro better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 203g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro vs the ZTE Blade V40 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 37 points higher (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the ZTE Blade V40 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Pro | ZTE Blade V40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Unisoc Tiger T618 | |
| AnTuTu | 4888150 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1120x2436 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
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display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the ZTE Blade V40 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (100/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (87/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Pro or the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro by 37 points (92/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Pro — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Pro or the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Pro over the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.