Honor Magic5 Lite vs ZTE V40 Pro

The Honor Magic5 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, while the ZTE V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic5 Lite leads — 36/100 vs 22/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic5 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE V40 Pro doesn't; the Honor Magic5 Lite is noticeably lighter (175g vs 190g).

The Honor Magic5 Lite is noticeably better than the ZTE V40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Lite
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 36
Battery 44
Design 81
Value for money 89
ZTE V40 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 37
Battery 50
Design 62
Value for money 55
What makes Honor Magic5 Lite better?
  • Lighter: 175g vs 190g

  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 62/100)
  • Better value for money (89/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE V40 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 40W

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (50/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic5 Lite vs the ZTE V40 Pro, the Honor Magic5 Lite scores 14 points higher (36/100 vs 22/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE V40 Pro and the Honor Magic5 Lite are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (81/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (89/100 vs 55/100).

Honor Magic5 Lite: The Honor Magic5 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE V40 Pro: The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic5 Lite ZTE V40 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 Unisoc Tiger T618
AnTuTu 592015
Geekbench Single 905
Geekbench Multi 2003
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 40W 65W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 12 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 800 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 175 g 190 g
Price $300
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Lite
  • Main: 64MP f/1.79
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
36
camera
ZTE V40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Lite
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Lite
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic5 Lite
$300
ZTE V40 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE V40 Pro and the Honor Magic5 Lite are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (81/100 vs 62/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (89/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Honor Magic5 Lite is noticeably better than the ZTE V40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Lite and the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Honor Magic5 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the ZTE V40 Pro — 22/100.

Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Lite over the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Honor Magic5 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.