ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition vs ZTE Blade V40 Smart
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads — 71/100 vs 31/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V40 Smart has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart doesn't; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is thinner (8.4mm vs 9.4mm).
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 204g vs 215g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 35/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparing the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition vs the ZTE Blade V40 Smart, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 40 points higher (71/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (52/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | ZTE Blade V40 Smart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Unisoc Tiger T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 1290942 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 18GB | — | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MyOS 12 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 215 g | |
| Price | — | — |
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (80/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (86/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (52/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 40 points (71/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition over the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Blade V40 Smart is a better fit for everyday use.