ZTE Blade A53 vs ZTE V40 Pro

The ZTE Blade A53 (2023) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc, while the ZTE V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE V40 Pro leads — 22/100 vs 7/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE V40 Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE V40 Pro is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.4mm).

The ZTE V40 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade A53 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Blade A53
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 50
Value for money 55
ZTE V40 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 37
Battery 50
Design 62
Value for money 55
What makes ZTE Blade A53 better?

  • Overall rating 7/100
What makes ZTE V40 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 8MP

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (50/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ZTE Blade A53 vs the ZTE V40 Pro, the ZTE V40 Pro scores 15 points higher (22/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE V40 Pro leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro leads (50/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE V40 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A53 (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A53 (50/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

ZTE Blade A53: The ZTE Blade A53 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE V40 Pro: The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ZTE Blade A53 ZTE V40 Pro
Processor Spreadtrum Unisoc Unisoc Tiger T618
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate
Battery 4000 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 65W
Main camera 8 MP 64 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB
Storage 32GB 128GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 11
NFC no no
Dimensions 165.7×76.5×9.4 mm 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 190 g
Price
Camera comparison
ZTE Blade A53
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
ZTE V40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
ZTE Blade A53
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
ZTE Blade A53
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE V40 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A53 (37/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A53 (50/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ZTE Blade A53 or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The ZTE V40 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade A53 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the ZTE Blade A53 and the ZTE V40 Pro?

The ZTE Blade A53 has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the ZTE V40 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the ZTE Blade A53 or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The ZTE V40 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the ZTE Blade A53 over the ZTE V40 Pro?

The ZTE Blade A53 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.