Honor Magic7 Pro vs ZTE Blade V40 Pro

The Honor Magic7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads — 85/100 vs 55/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic7 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V40 Pro doesn't; the ZTE Blade V40 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 223g).

The Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro by 30 points (85/100 vs 55/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic7 Pro
Performance 92
Display 84
Camera 87
Battery 82
Portability 36
Value for money 82
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
Performance
Display 81
Camera 40
Battery 55
Portability 62
Value for money
What makes Honor Magic7 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 65W

  • Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 190g vs 223g

  • Better portability (62/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic7 Pro vs the ZTE Blade V40 Pro, the Honor Magic7 Pro scores 30 points higher (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro and the ZTE Blade V40 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 Pro (62/100 vs 36/100).

Honor Magic7 Pro: The Honor Magic7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Blade V40 Pro: The ZTE Blade V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic7 Pro ZTE Blade V40 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Unisoc Tiger T618
AnTuTu 3119308
Geekbench Single 3041
Geekbench Multi 9494
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2800x1280 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5850 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 100W 65W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 200 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 15 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.7×77.1×8.8 mm 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 223 g 190 g
Launch price $899
Camera comparison
Honor Magic7 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic7 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
81
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic7 Pro
  • 5850 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
82
battery
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
55
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic7 Pro
$899
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro and the ZTE Blade V40 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (87/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (82/100 vs 55/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 Pro (62/100 vs 36/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 Pro or the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?

The Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro by 30 points (85/100 vs 55/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 Pro and the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?

The Honor Magic7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Pro — 55/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 Pro or the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?

The Honor Magic7 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic7 Pro over the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?

The Honor Magic7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.