Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs ZTE V40 Pro

The Honor Magic5 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the ZTE V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads — 55/100 vs 22/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5450 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic5 Ultimate has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE V40 Pro doesn't; the ZTE V40 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 217g).

The Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro by 33 points (55/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
Performance 38
Display 100
Camera 67
Battery 54
Design 28
Value for money 55
ZTE V40 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 37
Battery 50
Design 62
Value for money 55
What makes Honor Magic5 Ultimate better?
  • Bigger battery: 5450 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 65W

  • Higher performance (38/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes ZTE V40 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 190g vs 217g

  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs the ZTE V40 Pro, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate scores 33 points higher (55/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the ZTE V40 Pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (62/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Honor Magic5 Ultimate: The Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE V40 Pro: The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic5 Ultimate ZTE V40 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Unisoc Tiger T618
AnTuTu 2341391
Geekbench Single 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1312x2848 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5450 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 66W 65W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 16GB 6GB
Storage 512GB 128GB
OS Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.9×76.7×8.8 mm 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 217 g 190 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 12MP
67
camera
ZTE V40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1312x2848
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
  • 5450 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (38/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (67/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the ZTE V40 Pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (62/100 vs 28/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

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

The Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro by 33 points (55/100 vs 22/100).

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

The Honor Magic5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the ZTE V40 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads on performance (38/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.