Honor Magic V6 vs ZTE Blade V40 Smart
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 29/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 333,647); the Honor Magic V6 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart doesn't; the ZTE Blade V40 Smart is noticeably lighter (215g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 35/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 Smart better?
- Lighter: 215g vs 236g
- Overall rating 29/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the ZTE Blade V40 Smart, the Honor Magic V6 scores 53 points higher (82/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (54/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | ZTE Blade V40 Smart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc Tiger T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1335 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and ZTE Blade V40 Smart, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 1148.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade V40 Smart
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (98/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (83/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (69/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (78/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (54/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 53 points (82/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.