Honor Magic8 Pro vs ZTE V40 Pro

The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 55/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE V40 Pro doesn't.

The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro by 33 points (88/100 vs 55/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Performance 95
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 82
Portability 56
Value for money 88
ZTE V40 Pro
Performance
Display 81
Camera 40
Battery 55
Portability 62
Value for money
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 65W

  • Better camera (91/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
What makes ZTE V40 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 190g vs 199g

  • Better portability (62/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the ZTE V40 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 33 points higher (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the ZTE V40 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (62/100 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 V40 Pro: The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic8 Pro ZTE V40 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Unisoc Tiger 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 5100 mAh
Charging 100W 65W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 15 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 199 g 190 g
Launch price $899
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 16MP
91
camera
ZTE V40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
81
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
  • 5850 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
82
battery
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
55
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic8 Pro
$899
ZTE V40 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the ZTE V40 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (91/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (82/100 vs 55/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro by 33 points (88/100 vs 55/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE V40 Pro — 55/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 40/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the ZTE V40 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. The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.