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 — 89/100 vs 55/100 (a 34-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Lighter: 155g vs 190g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 62/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 55/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the ZTE Blade V40 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 34 points higher (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the ZTE Blade V40 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (100/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | ZTE Blade V40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc Tiger T618 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | — | |
| 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 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the ZTE Blade V40 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (77/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (100/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).
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 89/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Pro — 55/100.
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 (87/100 vs 40/100).
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, those who care about battery life.