ZTE Blade V40 vs ZTE Blade V50S 2023

The ZTE Blade V40 (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618, while the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (2023) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc. Both devices score the same overall rating of 16/100. Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 13 MP; the ZTE Blade V40 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 doesn't.

Both devices scored the same rating of 16/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Blade V40
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 23
Battery 36
Design 51
Value for money 55
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 41
Value for money 55
What makes ZTE Blade V40 better?
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 199g vs 207g

  • Better camera (23/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50S 2023 better?

  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

The ZTE Blade V40 and the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 received the same MobileRank rating — 16/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V40 leads (23/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V40 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (23/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100. In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

ZTE Blade V40: The ZTE Blade V40 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Blade V50S 2023: The ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ZTE Blade V40 ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Processor Unisoc Tiger T618 Spreadtrum Unisoc
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.7" Amoled 6.6" LCD IPS
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2408
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging
Main camera 48 MP 13 MP
Front camera 8 MP 5 MP
RAM
Storage 128GB 256GB
OS Android 11 Red Velvet Cake Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes no
Dimensions 165.8×77.2×8.7 mm 165.0×76.1×8.3 mm
Weight 199 g 207 g
Price
Camera comparison
ZTE Blade V40
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 8MP
23
camera
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
ZTE Blade V40
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
ZTE Blade V40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • 5000 mAh
  • 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 V50S 2023 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V40 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (23/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100.

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).

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 or the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

Both devices scored 16/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the ZTE Blade V50S 2023.

What is the rating of the ZTE Blade V40 and the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The ZTE Blade V40 has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the ZTE Blade V40 or the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The ZTE Blade V40 leads on camera score (23/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the ZTE Blade V40 over the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The ZTE Blade V40 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is a better fit for everyday use.