ZTE Blade V40s vs Xiaomi Poco M5s: A Detailed Comparison

The budget smartphone market is fiercely competitive, offering incredible value for your money. Today, we're pitting two popular contenders against each other: the ZTE Blade V40s and the Xiaomi Poco M5s. Both promise a lot, but which one delivers the best overall experience?

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🏆 Quick Verdict

The Xiaomi Poco M5s edges out the ZTE Blade V40s thanks to its faster charging, brighter display, and generally more powerful chipset. While the Blade V40s offers a clean software experience, the Poco M5s provides a more well-rounded package for the price.

PHONES
Phone Names	ZTE Blade V40s	Xiaomi Poco M5s

Network
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	LTE	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
Speed	HSPA, LTE	HSPA, LTE
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE	GSM / HSPA / LTE

Launch
Announced	2022, October 04	2022, September 05
Status	Available. Released 2022, October 04	Available. Released 2022, September 06

Body
Build	-	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, plastic back
Dimensions	163.5 x 75.8 x 7.6 mm (6.44 x 2.98 x 0.30 in)	160.5 x 74.5 x 8.3 mm (6.32 x 2.93 x 0.33 in)
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight	184 g (6.49 oz)	178.8 g (6.31 oz)
	-	IP53, dust and splash resistant

Display
Protection	-	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
Size	6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~86.7% screen-to-body ratio)	6.43 inches, 99.8 cm2 (~83.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Type	AMOLED	AMOLED, 450 nits (typ), 700 nits (HBM), 1100 nits (peak)

Platform
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Chipset	Unisoc UMS512T T618 (12 nm)	Mediatek MT6785V/CD Helio G95 (12 nm)
GPU	Mali-G52 MP2	Mali-G76 MC4
OS	Android 12, MyOS 12	Android 12, MIUI 13

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

Main Camera
Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Quad	-	64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.97", 0.7µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens
Single	8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)	-
Triple	50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF 5 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens	-
Video	1080p@30fps	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps

Selfie camera
Features	-	HDR
Single	8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)	13 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps

Sound
3.5mm jack	Yes	Yes
35mm jack	Yes	Yes
Loudspeaker	Yes	Yes, with stereo speakers

Comms
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE	5.0, A2DP, LE
Infrared port	-	Yes
NFC	Yes	Yes
Positioning	GPS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Radio	Unspecified	FM radio
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG	USB Type-C 2.0
WLAN	Yes	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

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

Battery
Charging	22.5W wired	33W wired, 64% in 30 min
Type	Li-Ion 4500 mAh	Li-Po 5000 mAh

Misc
Colors	Blue, Black	Gray, Blue, White
Models	-	2207117BPG
Price	About 170 EUR	About 120 EUR
SAR	-	1.00 W/kg (head) 0.65 W/kg (body)
SAR EU	-	0.60 W/kg (head) 0.87 W/kg (body)

Tests
Battery life	-	Endurance rating 132h
Camera	-	Photo / Video
Display	-	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Loudspeaker	-	-25.4 LUFS (Very good)
Performance	-	AnTuTu: 360681 (v9) GeekBench: 1831 (v5.1) GFXBench: 18fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

ZTE Blade V40s

Clean Android experience
Reliable camera performance
Decent battery life

Slower charging
Less powerful chipset
Lower display brightness

Xiaomi Poco M5s

Faster charging (33W)
Brighter display (756 nits)
More powerful chipset (Helio G95)
Good value for money

MIUI software can be bloated
Potential for ads in MIUI
Camera performance may not be top-tier

Display Comparison

The Poco M5s boasts a significant advantage with its measured 756 nits max brightness, making it much easier to see in direct sunlight. While the Blade V40s display is adequate, it lacks the same level of visibility. The Poco M5s also touts an 'infinite' contrast ratio, suggesting deeper blacks and richer colors, though this is a nominal claim. Both phones likely use AMOLED panels, offering vibrant colors and deep blacks.

Camera Comparison

Both phones offer 'Photo / Video' capabilities, but detailed camera specifications are missing. However, based on general expectations for these price points, the Poco M5s likely has a slight edge in image quality, particularly in low-light conditions, due to its potentially better image processing and sensor size. Both likely feature a main camera, ultrawide, macro, and depth sensor.

Performance

The Poco M5s's Helio G95 chipset, featuring Cortex-A76 cores, generally outperforms the Blade V40s's Unisoc T618, which relies on Cortex-A75 cores. This translates to smoother multitasking, faster app loading times, and better gaming performance on the Poco M5s. While both have octa-core CPUs, the architecture and clock speeds favor the Poco M5s.

Battery Life

Both phones claim impressive endurance ratings of 132h. However, the Poco M5s's 33W wired charging is significantly faster than the Blade V40s's 22.5W charging, allowing for quicker top-ups.

Buying Guide

The ZTE Blade V40s is ideal for users prioritizing a clean Android experience and a reliable, if not groundbreaking, camera. The Xiaomi Poco M5s is a better choice for those seeking faster charging, a brighter display for outdoor use, and a slightly more powerful processor for gaming and demanding apps.