ZTE Axon 40 pro vs ZTE Blade V40 Smart
The ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 29/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V40 Smart has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 13 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 330,006); the ZTE Axon 40 pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart doesn't; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
ZTE Axon 40 pro
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 330006
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 65W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 35/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Overall rating 29/100
Comparing the ZTE Axon 40 pro vs the ZTE Blade V40 Smart, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 29 points higher (58/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (61/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (61/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (52/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | ZTE Axon 40 pro | ZTE Blade V40 Smart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Unisoc Tiger T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 330006 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MyOS 12 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
We compared ZTE Axon 40 pro and ZTE Blade V40 Smart, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 pro leads ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 206.1% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (61/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (89/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (44/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (52/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 40 pro or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 29 points (58/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 40 pro or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the ZTE Axon 40 pro or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the ZTE Axon 40 pro over the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Blade V40 Smart is a better fit for everyday use.