ZTE Axon 40 vs ZTE Blade A33S

The ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, while the ZTE Blade A33S (2023) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 25/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 5 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A33S doesn't; the ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 216g).

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S by 33 points (58/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
ZTE Blade A33S
Performance
Display 40
Camera 10
Battery 32
Portability 34
Value for money
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 5MP
  • Lighter: 200g vs 216g

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (73/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better portability (53/100 vs 34/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A33S better?

  • Overall rating 25/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ZTE Axon 40 vs the ZTE Blade A33S, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 33 points higher (58/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (73/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (53/100 vs 34/100).

ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Blade A33S: The ZTE Blade A33S is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ZTE Axon 40 ZTE Blade A33S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 Spreadtrum Unisoc
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.7" 6.3" LCD IPS
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging
Main camera 64 MP 5 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 44 MP 2 MP
RAM
Storage 128GB 32GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes no
Protection IP52
Dimensions 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm 160.0×78.0×10.0 mm
Weight 200 g 216 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
ZTE Blade A33S
  • Main: 5MP
  • Front: 2MP
10
camera
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
ZTE Blade A33S
  • 6.3" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
40
display
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
ZTE Blade A33S
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (73/100 vs 40/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (51/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (52/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (53/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 40 or the ZTE Blade A33S?

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S by 33 points (58/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 40 and the ZTE Blade A33S?

The ZTE Axon 40 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the ZTE Blade A33S — 25/100.

Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 40 or the ZTE Blade A33S?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the ZTE Axon 40 over the ZTE Blade A33S?

The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Blade A33S is a better fit for everyday use.