ZTE Blade V40s vs Realme 10: A Detailed Comparison

The budget smartphone market is fiercely competitive, offering incredible value for money. Today, we're pitting two popular contenders against each other: the ZTE Blade V40s and the Realme 10. Both promise a lot, but which one delivers the best overall experience?

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🏆 Quick Verdict

The Realme 10 emerges as the stronger contender, thanks to its more powerful chipset (Helio G99), faster charging (33W), and brighter display. While the ZTE Blade V40s offers a decent experience, the Realme 10 provides a more polished and future-proof package for the price.

PHONES
Phone Names	ZTE Blade V40s	Realme 10

Network
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands	LTE	LTE
Speed	HSPA, LTE	HSPA, LTE
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE	GSM / HSPA / LTE

Launch
Announced	2022, October 04	2022, November 09
Status	Available. Released 2022, October 04	Available. Released 2022, November 11

Body
Build	-	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Dimensions	163.5 x 75.8 x 7.6 mm (6.44 x 2.98 x 0.30 in)	159.9 x 73.3 x 8 mm (6.30 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight	184 g (6.49 oz)	178 g (6.28 oz)

Display
Protection	-	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)
Size	6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~86.7% screen-to-body ratio)	6.4 inches, 98.9 cm2 (~84.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 1000 nits (peak)

Platform
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Chipset	Unisoc UMS512T T618 (12 nm)	Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
GPU	Mali-G52 MP2	Mali-G57 MC2
OS	Android 12, MyOS 12	Android 12, Realme UI 3.0

Memory
Card slot	microSDXC (dedicated slot)	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal	128GB 6GB RAM	64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
	UFS 2.2	UFS 2.2

Main Camera
Dual	-	50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.76", PDAF Auxiliary lens
Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Single	8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)	-
Triple	50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF 5 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens	-
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps

Selfie camera
Features	-	HDR, panorama
Single	8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)	16 MP, f/2.5, 27mm (wide)
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps

Sound
3.5mm jack	Yes	Yes
35mm jack	Yes	Yes
Loudspeaker	Yes	Yes
	-	24-bit/192kHz audio

Comms
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE	5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC	Yes	Yes (market/region dependent)
Positioning	GPS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Radio	Unspecified	No
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
WLAN	Yes	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band

Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery
Charging	22.5W wired	33W wired, 50% in 28 min
Type	Li-Ion 4500 mAh	5000 mAh

Misc
Colors	Blue, Black	White, Blue
Models	-	RMX3630
Price	About 170 EUR	About 440 EUR

Tests
Battery life	-	Endurance rating 126h
Camera	-	Photo / Video
Display	-	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Loudspeaker	-	-24.9 LUFS (Very good)
Performance	-	AnTuTu: 385829 (v9) GeekBench: 1762 (v5.1) GFXBench: 17fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

ZTE Blade V40s

Large Display
Simple User Interface
Decent Battery Life

Less Powerful Chipset
Slower Charging
Lower Display Brightness

Realme 10

Faster Performance (Helio G99)
Faster Charging (33W)
Brighter Display
More Modern Design

Potentially More Bloatware
Camera details unclear

Display Comparison

The Realme 10 boasts a measured peak brightness of 610 nits, significantly brighter than the Blade V40s, offering better visibility in sunlight. While the Blade V40s has a large display, the Realme 10's contrast ratio (nominally infinite) suggests richer colors and deeper blacks. The Realme 10's display is the clear winner here.

Camera Comparison

Both phones offer Photo/Video capabilities, but detailed camera comparisons are difficult without specific megapixel counts and sensor sizes. However, given the Realme 10's generally better hardware, it's likely to produce slightly better image quality, especially in low-light conditions. Realme often includes software optimizations for their cameras.

Performance

The Realme 10's Mediatek Helio G99 chipset, fabricated on a more efficient 6nm process, provides a noticeable performance advantage over the ZTE Blade V40s' Unisoc UMS512T T618 (12nm). Expect smoother multitasking, faster app loading times, and better gaming performance on the Realme 10. The Cortex-A76 cores in the Realme 10's CPU also contribute to improved performance.

Battery Life

Both phones claim an impressive endurance rating of 126 hours. However, the Realme 10's 33W fast charging allows it to reach 50% charge in just 28 minutes, a significant advantage over the Blade V40s' 22.5W charging. This means less time tethered to a wall outlet.

Buying Guide

The ZTE Blade V40s is a good option for users prioritizing a large display and a simple, straightforward experience. The Realme 10 is ideal for those seeking better performance, faster charging, and a more vibrant display, especially for media consumption and gaming.