ZTE Axon 40 pro vs ZTE Blade V80 Pro

The ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 48/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V80 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
Performance
Display 60
Camera 41
Battery 43
Portability 65
Value for money
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 5W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 60/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V80 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 199g

  • Better portability (65/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ZTE Axon 40 pro vs the ZTE Blade V80 Pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 10 points higher (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the ZTE Blade V80 Pro are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).

ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Blade V80 Pro: The ZTE Blade V80 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ZTE Axon 40 pro ZTE Blade V80 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G Unisoc T7280
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 900x1940
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 65W 5W
Main camera 108 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 12, MyOS 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm 166.0×79.0×7.7 mm
Weight 199 g 195 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
60
display
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (89/100 vs 60/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the ZTE Blade V80 Pro are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 40 pro or the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V80 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro — 48/100.

Should you choose the ZTE Axon 40 pro over the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Blade V80 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.