Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs ZTE Blade V40 Smart
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 29/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V40 Smart has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 333,647); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 215g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 35/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 Smart better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 29/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the ZTE Blade V40 Smart, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 60 points higher (89/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (97/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (100/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | ZTE Blade V40 Smart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc Tiger T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and ZTE Blade V40 Smart, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 1227.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (97/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (77/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (100/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 60 points (89/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.