Mid-range · 2023
ZTE Blade V40 Design
Our Take
CPU capability matches lower-mid phones like Samsung Galaxy A06
Watch out
No more updates, 4G only
Skip if
Heavy gaming or multitasking
Full specifications
Display
6.6″ · IPS LCD · 1080 × 2408 · 60 Hz · HDR
Basic
Display
6.6″ · IPS LCD · 1080 × 2408 · 60 Hz · HDR
Basic
Performance
Unisoc Tiger T616 (12 nm) · 8-core 2.0 GHz · Mali-G57 MP1
Light-use CPU
Performance
Unisoc Tiger T616 (12 nm) · 8-core 2.0 GHz · Mali-G57 MP1
Light-use CPU
Software & updates
Android 12, MyOS 12 · 2-year support (brand estimate)
Likely end of life
Software & updates
Android 12, MyOS 12 · 2-year support (brand estimate)
Likely end of life
This phone is past its update window — it still works, but new Android versions and most security patches have stopped.
Operating system
Android 12, MyOS 12
Software support
2 years of updates (brand estimate)
Updates remaining
None — past its update window
Camera
50 MP f/1.8 main · 8 MP selfie
Camera
50 MP f/1.8 main · 8 MP selfieA standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.
Main camera
50 MP f/1.8
Macro
2 MP
Front camera
8 MP
Video
1080p @ 30 fps
Battery
4500 mAh · 22.5 W wired
Battery
4500 mAh · 22.5 W wired
Memory
4 GB RAM · 128 GB · expandable
Tight
Memory
4 GB RAM · 128 GB · expandable
Tight
Connectivity
4G LTE · NFC
Falls short for 2026
Connectivity
4G LTE · NFC
Falls short for 2026
Build & Design
4 g · 8.0 mm
Build & Design
4 g · 8.0 mmHeight
163.0 mm
Width
74.0 mm
Thickness
8.0 mm
Weight
4 g
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted) · accelerometer · proximity
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted) · accelerometer · proximitySensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Images and battery life estimates from GSMArena
How it stacks up against the rest.
A few phones around the same price, so you can see what this one does better and what it gives up.
vs
Apple iPhone 15
Loses on most
1 win
4 losses
34% larger battery capacity
4,500 mAh vs 3,349 mAh battery
Lower-resolution screen
IPS LCD vs OLED panel · 1080 × 2408 vs 1179 × 2556 resolution · Tradeoff: 6.6″ vs 6.1″ screen
Lower performance tier
Lower mid-range vs High-end tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video · 8 MP vs 12 MP selfie
No 5G
No 5G vs 5G
vs
Samsung Galaxy S23
Loses on most
1 win
4 losses
15% larger battery capacity
4,500 mAh vs 3,900 mAh battery
Less smooth display
IPS LCD vs Dynamic AMOLED panel · 60 Hz vs 120 Hz refresh · Tradeoff: 6.6″ vs 6.1″ screen
Lower performance tier
Lower mid-range vs High-end tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · — vs Telephoto · OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 8K @ 30 fps video
No 5G
No 5G vs 5G
Where to buy
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