Honor Magic7 vs Vivo V40 SE

The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo V40 SE (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 78/100 vs 50/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 560,863).

The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 SE by 28 points (78/100 vs 50/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic7
Performance 92
Display 84
Camera 56
Battery 81
Portability 60
Value for money 76
Vivo V40 SE
Performance 47
Display 79
Camera 35
Battery 48
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Honor Magic7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 560863
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 923
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2249
  • Bigger battery: 5650 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 44W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo V40 SE better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 199g

  • Better portability (70/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Vivo V40 SE, the Honor Magic7 scores 28 points higher (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 SE (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Vivo V40 SE (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 SE (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V40 SE is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100).

Honor Magic7: The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo V40 SE: The Vivo V40 SE is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic7 Vivo V40 SE
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
AnTuTu 3119308 560863
Geekbench Single 3041 923
Geekbench Multi 9494 2249
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2800x1256 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5650 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 44W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 199 g 185 g
Price $550
Camera comparison
Honor Magic7
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
Vivo V40 SE
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic7
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1256
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Vivo V40 SE
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic7
  • 5650 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery
Vivo V40 SE
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic7 and Vivo V40 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
78/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Vivo V40 SE Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
50/100 -456.2%
560863 AnTuTu

Honor Magic7 leads Vivo V40 SE by 456.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic7
$550
Vivo V40 SE
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 SE (92/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Vivo V40 SE (56/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 SE (81/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo V40 SE is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Vivo V40 SE?

The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 SE by 28 points (78/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Vivo V40 SE?

The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Vivo V40 SE — 50/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the Vivo V40 SE?

The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 or the Vivo V40 SE?

The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Vivo V40 SE?

The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo V40 SE is a better fit for everyday use.