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 — 84/100 vs 15/100 (a 69-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).

The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s by 69 points (84/100 vs 15/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Performance 89
Display 100
Camera 84
Battery 67
Design 100
Value for money 55
ZTE Blade V40s
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 24
Design 70
Value for money 55
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
  • Lighter: 155g vs 184g

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (84/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (67/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 70/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40s better?

  • Overall rating 15/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the ZTE Blade V40s, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 69 points higher (84/100 vs 15/100). 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 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s (67/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Honor Magic8 Pro Air: The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
ZTE Blade V40s: The ZTE Blade V40s is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic8 Pro Air ZTE Blade V40s
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Unisoc UMS512T 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 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, MagicOS 10 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm 163.5×75.8×7.6 mm
Weight 155 g 184 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
84
camera
ZTE Blade V40s
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
  • 6.3" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade V40s
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
67
battery
ZTE Blade V40s
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s (89/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s (84/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s (67/100 vs 24/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s (100/100 vs 70/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

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 69 points (84/100 vs 15/100).

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 84/100, the ZTE Blade V40s — 15/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE Blade V40s?

The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE Blade V40s?

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 V40s?

The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Blade V40s is a better fit for everyday use.