ZTE Axon 40 vs ZTE Blade V40 Smart
The ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, while the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 29/100 (a 29-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 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 330,006); the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart doesn't; the ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 215g).
ZTE Axon 40
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 330006
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1335
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 200g vs 215g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 35/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Overall rating 29/100
Comparing the ZTE Axon 40 vs the ZTE Blade V40 Smart, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 29 points higher (58/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (61/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (53/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | ZTE Axon 40 | ZTE Blade V40 Smart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Unisoc Tiger T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 330006 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.7" | 6.7" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 5W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 44 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | — | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
We compared ZTE Axon 40 and ZTE Blade V40 Smart, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 206.1% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (61/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (73/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (51/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (53/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 40 or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 29 points (58/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 40 and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The ZTE Axon 40 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 40 or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the ZTE Axon 40 or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the ZTE Axon 40 over the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Blade V40 Smart is a better fit for everyday use.