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).
ZTE Axon 40
ZTE Blade A33S
- 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)
- Overall rating 25/100
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).
| 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 | — | — |
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
ZTE Blade A33S
- Main: 5MP
- Front: 2MP
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A33S
- 6.3" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A33S
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
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).
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.