ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G vs ZTE Blade V40
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE Blade V40 (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads — 61/100 vs 49/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 199g).
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
ZTE Blade V40
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 199g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 52/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 30/100)
Comparing the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G vs the ZTE Blade V40, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 12 points higher (61/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V40 leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (63/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V40 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (70/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | ZTE Blade V40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Unisoc Tiger T618 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" Amoled | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | — | 8 MP | |
| RAM | — | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | 165.8×77.2×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
ZTE Blade V40
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade V40
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (63/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V40 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (52/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (70/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G or the ZTE Blade V40?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V40 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the ZTE Blade V40?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the ZTE Blade V40 — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G or the ZTE Blade V40?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G over the ZTE Blade V40?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Blade V40 is a better fit for everyday use.