Honor Magic V6 vs ZTE V40 Pro

The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 83/100 vs 55/100 (a 28-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 V40 Pro doesn't; the ZTE V40 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 236g).

The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro by 28 points (83/100 vs 55/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 69
Battery 81
Portability 54
Value for money 70
ZTE V40 Pro
Performance
Display 81
Camera 40
Battery 55
Portability 62
Value for money
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 65W

  • Better camera (69/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
What makes ZTE 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 V40 Pro, the Honor Magic V6 scores 28 points higher (83/100 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 (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the ZTE V40 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (69/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).

Honor Magic V6: The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
ZTE V40 Pro: The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic V6 ZTE V40 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Unisoc Tiger T618
AnTuTu 4166339
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 8.0" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2848x2076 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6660 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 80W 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
69
camera
ZTE V40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2848x2076
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
81
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
  • 6660 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 66W
81
battery
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
55
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic V6
$1599
ZTE V40 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the ZTE V40 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (69/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (81/100 vs 55/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro by 28 points (83/100 vs 55/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the ZTE V40 Pro — 55/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the ZTE 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 V40 Pro?

The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.