ZTE Axon 50 Ultra vs ZTE Blade V40 Smart
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 29/100 (a 44-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 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 333,647); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart doesn't; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 35/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 Smart better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Overall rating 29/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra vs the ZTE Blade V40 Smart, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 44 points higher (73/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (71/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (50/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | ZTE Blade V40 Smart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Unisoc Tiger T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MyOS 12 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and ZTE Blade V40 Smart, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 325.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (71/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (89/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (86/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (50/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 44 points (73/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra over the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.