Honor Magic V6 vs ZTE Blade V40 Pro
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 55/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic V6 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V40 Pro doesn't; the ZTE Blade V40 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Better camera (69/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 236g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the ZTE Blade V40 Pro, the Honor Magic V6 scores 27 points higher (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the ZTE Blade V40 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (69/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | ZTE Blade V40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc Tiger T618 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade V40 Pro
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display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the ZTE Blade V40 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (69/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (78/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro by 27 points (82/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Pro — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.