Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs ZTE Blade V40
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Blade V40 (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 49/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
ZTE Blade V40
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 155g vs 199g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 better?
- Overall rating 49/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the ZTE Blade V40, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the ZTE Blade V40 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (100/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | ZTE Blade V40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 165.8×77.2×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade V40
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V40
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade V40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the ZTE Blade V40 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (87/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (77/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (100/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE Blade V40?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the ZTE Blade V40?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Blade V40 — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE Blade V40?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the ZTE Blade V40?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.