ZTE Axon 40 vs ZTE Blade V50S 2023

The ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, while the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (2023) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 39/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Performance
Display 54
Camera 10
Battery 66
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 200g vs 207g

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (73/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better portability (53/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50S 2023 better?

  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ZTE Axon 40 vs the ZTE Blade V50S 2023, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 19 points higher (58/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 leads (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (73/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).

ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Blade V50S 2023: The ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ZTE Axon 40 ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 Spreadtrum Unisoc
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.7" 6.6" LCD IPS
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging
Main camera 64 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 44 MP 5 MP
RAM
Storage 128GB 256GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes no
Dimensions 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm 165.0×76.1×8.3 mm
Weight 200 g 207 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (73/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (51/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 40 or the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 40 and the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The ZTE Axon 40 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 — 39/100.

Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 40 or the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

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

Should you choose the ZTE Axon 40 over the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is a better fit for everyday use.