Honor 9S vs ZTE V40 Pro

The Honor 9S (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the ZTE V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE V40 Pro leads — 22/100 vs 7/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE V40 Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 190g).

The ZTE V40 Pro is noticeably better than the Honor 9S — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9S
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 100
Value for money 55
ZTE V40 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 37
Battery 50
Design 62
Value for money 55
What makes Honor 9S better?
  • Lighter: 144g vs 190g

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 62/100)
What makes ZTE V40 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 3020 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 8MP

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 9S vs the ZTE V40 Pro, the ZTE V40 Pro scores 15 points higher (22/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE V40 Pro leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro leads (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 9S significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (100/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Honor 9S: The Honor 9S is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE V40 Pro: The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 9S ZTE V40 Pro
Processor MediaTek Helio P22 Unisoc Tiger T618
AnTuTu 156818
Geekbench Single 233
Geekbench Multi 723
Display 5.5" 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1440 1080x2400
Refresh rate
Battery 3020 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 65W
Main camera 8 MP 64 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 2GB 6GB
Storage 32GB 128GB
OS Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services Android 11
NFC no no
Dimensions 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 144 g 190 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor 9S
  • Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
ZTE V40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Honor 9S
  • 5.5"
  • Resolution: 720x1440
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Honor 9S
  • 3020 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (37/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (50/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 9S significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (100/100 vs 62/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The ZTE V40 Pro is noticeably better than the Honor 9S — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the ZTE V40 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 9S or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The ZTE V40 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor 9S over the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Honor 9S is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.