Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Vivo V40e
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo V40e (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 57/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 879,714); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V40e doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 183g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Vivo V40e
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2813
- Lighter: 155g vs 183g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 74/100)
What makes Vivo V40e better?
- Overall rating 57/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Vivo V40e, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 32 points higher (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V40e (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V40e (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo V40e (77/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo V40e (100/100 vs 74/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Vivo V40e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.7×75.0×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo V40e
- Main: 50MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V40e
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo V40e
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Vivo V40e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Vivo V40e by 403.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V40e (97/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V40e (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo V40e (77/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo V40e (100/100 vs 74/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo V40e?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V40e by 32 points (89/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo V40e?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo V40e — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo V40e?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo V40e?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Vivo V40e?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.