ZTE Blade V40 Smart vs ZTE Blade V80 Pro

The ZTE Blade V40 Smart (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T606, while the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro leads — 32/100 vs 17/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V40 Smart has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Blade V80 Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 215g).

The ZTE Blade V80 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V40 Smart — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 45
Design 31
Value for money 55
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 38
Battery 36
Design 56
Value for money 55
What makes ZTE Blade V40 Smart better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 36/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V80 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 195g vs 215g

  • Better camera (38/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ZTE Blade V40 Smart vs the ZTE Blade V80 Pro, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro scores 15 points higher (32/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro leads (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

ZTE Blade V40 Smart: The ZTE Blade V40 Smart is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Blade V80 Pro: The ZTE Blade V80 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ZTE Blade V40 Smart ZTE Blade V80 Pro
Processor Unisoc Tiger T606 Unisoc T7280
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.7" LCD IPS 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1600 900x1940
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 5W 5W
Main camera 13 MP 108 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 64GB 256GB
OS Android 11 Red Velvet Cake Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC no no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm 166.0×79.0×7.7 mm
Weight 215 g 195 g
Price
Camera comparison
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
38
camera
Display comparison
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
  • 6.7" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (38/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (56/100 vs 31/100).

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 V40 Smart or the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?

The ZTE Blade V80 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V40 Smart — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the ZTE Blade V40 Smart and the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?

The ZTE Blade V40 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the ZTE Blade V40 Smart or the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?

The ZTE Blade V80 Pro leads on camera score (38/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the ZTE Blade V40 Smart over the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?

The ZTE Blade V40 Smart is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V80 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.