ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G vs ZTE Blade V40 Smart
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads — 62/100 vs 29/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V40 Smart has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 333,647); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart doesn't; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 1335
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 215g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 35/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 Smart better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G vs the ZTE Blade V40 Smart, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 33 points higher (62/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (64/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart leads (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (64/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (63/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (70/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | ZTE Blade V40 Smart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Unisoc Tiger T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.7" Amoled | 6.7" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 5W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | — | 5 MP | |
| RAM | — | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and ZTE Blade V40 Smart, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 240.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (64/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (89/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (63/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (51/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (70/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 33 points (62/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G over the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.