Honor Magic V6 vs ZTE Blade V40
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade V40 (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 49/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the ZTE Blade V40 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
ZTE Blade V40
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (69/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 236g
- Overall rating 49/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the ZTE Blade V40, the Honor Magic V6 scores 33 points higher (82/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the ZTE Blade V40 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (69/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the ZTE Blade V40 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | ZTE Blade V40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 165.8×77.2×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade V40
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V40
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
ZTE Blade V40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade V40
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the ZTE Blade V40 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (69/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (78/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the ZTE Blade V40 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the ZTE Blade V40?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 by 33 points (82/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the ZTE Blade V40?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the ZTE Blade V40 — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the ZTE Blade V40?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the ZTE Blade V40?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.