Honor 90 Smart vs ZTE V40 Pro

The Honor 90 Smart (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the ZTE V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 90 Smart leads — 26/100 vs 22/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 90 Smart has the bigger battery (5330 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor 90 Smart has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE V40 Pro doesn't.

The Honor 90 Smart edges out the ZTE V40 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90 Smart
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 26
Battery 45
Design 51
Value for money 85
ZTE V40 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 37
Battery 50
Design 62
Value for money 55
What makes Honor 90 Smart better?
  • Bigger battery: 5330 vs 5100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP

  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (85/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE V40 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 35W
  • Lighter: 190g vs 199g

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (50/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 90 Smart vs the ZTE V40 Pro, the Honor 90 Smart scores 4 points higher (26/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE V40 Pro leads (37/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Smart leads (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 90 Smart significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Smart significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (85/100 vs 55/100).

Honor 90 Smart: The Honor 90 Smart is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE V40 Pro: The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 90 Smart ZTE V40 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6020 Unisoc Tiger T618
AnTuTu 524785
Geekbench Single 771
Geekbench Multi 1980
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2412 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 5330 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 35W 65W
DXOMark (camera) 79
Main camera 108 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 850 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 199 g 190 g
Price $355
Camera comparison
Honor 90 Smart
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
26
camera
ZTE V40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Honor 90 Smart
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Honor 90 Smart
  • 5330 mAh
  • Wired: 35W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 90 Smart
$355
ZTE V40 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Honor 90 Smart significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Smart significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (85/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 Smart or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Honor 90 Smart edges out the ZTE V40 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor 90 Smart and the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Honor 90 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE V40 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Smart or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The ZTE V40 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 26/100).

Should you choose the Honor 90 Smart over the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Honor 90 Smart is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.