Honor Magic8 Pro vs ZTE Blade V40s

The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade V40s (2022) runs on the Unisoc UMS512T T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 46/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 4500); the ZTE Blade V40s is noticeably lighter (184g vs 199g).

The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s by 42 points (88/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Performance 95
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 82
Portability 56
Value for money 88
ZTE Blade V40s
Performance
Display 81
Camera 30
Battery 33
Portability 73
Value for money
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5850 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 5W

  • Better camera (91/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40s better?
  • Lighter: 184g vs 199g

  • Better portability (73/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the ZTE Blade V40s, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 42 points higher (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the ZTE Blade V40s are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s (82/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40s notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (73/100 vs 56/100).

Honor Magic8 Pro: The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Blade V40s: The ZTE Blade V40s is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic8 Pro ZTE Blade V40s
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Unisoc UMS512T T618
AnTuTu 3147042
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2800x1260 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5850 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 100W 5W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 15 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm 163.5×75.8×7.6 mm
Weight 199 g 184 g
Launch price $899
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 16MP
91
camera
ZTE Blade V40s
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
ZTE Blade V40s
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
81
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
  • 5850 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
82
battery
ZTE Blade V40s
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic8 Pro
$899
ZTE Blade V40s
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the ZTE Blade V40s are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s (91/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s (82/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40s notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (73/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the ZTE Blade V40s?

The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s by 42 points (88/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the ZTE Blade V40s?

The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE Blade V40s — 46/100.

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

The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the ZTE Blade V40s?

The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V40s is a better fit for everyday use.