ZTE Axon 40 vs ZTE Blade V41 Smart
The ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, while the ZTE Blade V41 Smart (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 32/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 333,647); the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V41 Smart doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Axon 40
ZTE Blade V41 Smart
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1335
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 44/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V41 Smart better?
- Overall rating 32/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ZTE Axon 40 vs the ZTE Blade V41 Smart, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 26 points higher (58/100 vs 32/100). 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 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V41 Smart (61/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V41 Smart (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ZTE Axon 40 | ZTE Blade V41 Smart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Unisoc Tiger T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.7" | — | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 5W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 44 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | — | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | 168.0×77.5×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
ZTE Blade V41 Smart
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V41 Smart
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V41 Smart
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ZTE Axon 40 and ZTE Blade V41 Smart, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads ZTE Blade V41 Smart by 202.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V41 Smart (61/100 vs 27/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V41 Smart (51/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 40 or the ZTE Blade V41 Smart?
The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V41 Smart by 26 points (58/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 40 and the ZTE Blade V41 Smart?
The ZTE Axon 40 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the ZTE Blade V41 Smart — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 40 or the ZTE Blade V41 Smart?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the ZTE Axon 40 or the ZTE Blade V41 Smart?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the ZTE Axon 40 over the ZTE Blade V41 Smart?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.