ZTE Axon 40 Ultra vs ZTE Blade V40 Smart
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (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 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 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart doesn't; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is thinner (8.4mm vs 9.4mm).
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- Faster charging: 65W 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 (52/100 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 vs the ZTE Blade V40 Smart, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 40 points higher (71/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (52/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | 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 | 65W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 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
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 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
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (80/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (86/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (52/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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 and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra over the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Blade V40 Smart is a better fit for everyday use.