ZTE Axon 40 pro vs ZTE Blade A33S

The ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the ZTE Blade A33S (2023) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 25/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 5 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A33S doesn't; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 216g).

The ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S by 33 points (58/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
ZTE Blade A33S
Performance
Display 40
Camera 10
Battery 32
Portability 34
Value for money
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 5MP
  • Lighter: 199g vs 216g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 34/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A33S better?

  • Overall rating 25/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ZTE Axon 40 pro vs the ZTE Blade A33S, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 33 points higher (58/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (52/100 vs 34/100).

ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Blade A33S: The ZTE Blade A33S is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ZTE Axon 40 pro ZTE Blade A33S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G Spreadtrum Unisoc
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.3" LCD IPS
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1600
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 65W
Main camera 108 MP 5 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 2 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 32GB
OS Android 12, MyOS 12 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP52
Dimensions 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm 160.0×78.0×10.0 mm
Weight 199 g 216 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
ZTE Blade A33S
  • Main: 5MP
  • Front: 2MP
10
camera
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
ZTE Blade A33S
  • 6.3" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
40
display
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
ZTE Blade A33S
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (89/100 vs 40/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (44/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (52/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (52/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 40 pro or the ZTE Blade A33S?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S by 33 points (58/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the ZTE Blade A33S?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the ZTE Blade A33S — 25/100.

Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 40 pro or the ZTE Blade A33S?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the ZTE Axon 40 pro over the ZTE Blade A33S?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Blade A33S is a better fit for everyday use.