Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs ZTE Blade V40 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 22/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V40 Pro doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 190g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Lighter: 155g vs 190g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 62/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 22/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the ZTE Blade V40 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 62 points higher (84/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (84/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (67/100 vs 50/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (100/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | ZTE Blade V40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc Tiger T618 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 190 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (84/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (67/100 vs 50/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (100/100 vs 62/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro by 62 points (84/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Pro — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Blade V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.