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 29/100 (a 42-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 is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 333,647); 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 204g vs 215g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 27/100)
- 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)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 Smart better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Overall rating 29/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition vs the ZTE Blade V40 Smart, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 42 points higher (71/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (68/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (68/100 vs 27/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | ZTE Blade V40 Smart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Unisoc Tiger T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 1335 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and ZTE Blade V40 Smart, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 288.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (68/100 vs 27/100).
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).
Frequently asked questions
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 42 points (71/100 vs 29/100).
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 — 29/100.
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).
Which is more powerful: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on performance (68/100 vs 27/100).
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.