ZTE Axon 41 5G vs ZTE Blade V40

The ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, while the ZTE Blade V40 (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads — 56/100 vs 49/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP.

The ZTE Axon 41 5G edges out the ZTE Blade V40 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Axon 41 5G
Performance 61
Display 67
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 41
Value for money
ZTE Blade V40
Performance
Display 81
Camera 29
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes ZTE Axon 41 5G better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 29/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 better?
  • Lighter: 199g vs 203g

  • Better display (81/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ZTE Axon 41 5G vs the ZTE Blade V40, the ZTE Axon 41 5G scores 7 points higher (56/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads (51/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V40 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (51/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).

ZTE Axon 41 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Blade V40: The ZTE Blade V40 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ZTE Axon 41 5G ZTE Blade V40
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 Unisoc Tiger T618
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.7" Amoled 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging
Main camera 64 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 44 MP 8 MP
RAM
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android 11 Red Velvet Cake Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm 165.8×77.2×8.7 mm
Weight 203 g 199 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
ZTE Blade V40
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
ZTE Blade V40
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
81
display
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
ZTE Blade V40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V40 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (51/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 41 5G or the ZTE Blade V40?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G edges out the ZTE Blade V40 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 41 5G and the ZTE Blade V40?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the ZTE Blade V40 — 49/100.

Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 41 5G or the ZTE Blade V40?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the ZTE Axon 41 5G over the ZTE Blade V40?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Blade V40 is a better fit for everyday use.