ZTE Blade V40 vs ZTE Blade V80 Design
The ZTE Blade V40 (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618, while the ZTE Blade V80 Design (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade V80 Design leads — 29/100 vs 16/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP.
ZTE Blade V40
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 50/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (27/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the ZTE Blade V40 vs the ZTE Blade V80 Design, the ZTE Blade V80 Design scores 13 points higher (29/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design and the ZTE Blade V40 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100. In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V40 and the ZTE Blade V80 Design are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | ZTE Blade V40 | ZTE Blade V80 Design | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc Tiger T618 | Unisoc T7280 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" Amoled | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 5W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×77.2×8.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
ZTE Blade V40
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade V40
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design and the ZTE Blade V40 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100.
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V40 and the ZTE Blade V80 Design are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the ZTE Blade V40 or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The ZTE Blade V80 Design is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V40 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the ZTE Blade V40 and the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The ZTE Blade V40 has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Design — 29/100.
Should you choose the ZTE Blade V40 over the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The ZTE Blade V40 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.