Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs ZTE Blade V40s
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Blade V40s (2022) runs on the Unisoc UMS512T T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 46/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 184g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
ZTE Blade V40s
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Lighter: 155g vs 184g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 73/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40s better?
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the ZTE Blade V40s, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 43 points higher (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the ZTE Blade V40s are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s (77/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s (100/100 vs 73/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | ZTE Blade V40s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc UMS512T 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 | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.5×75.8×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade V40s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V40s
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade V40s
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the ZTE Blade V40s are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s (77/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s (100/100 vs 73/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE Blade V40s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s by 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the ZTE Blade V40s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Blade V40s — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE Blade V40s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the ZTE Blade V40s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.