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.
Honor Magic8 Pro
ZTE V40 Pro
- 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)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 199g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 56/100)
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).
| 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 | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE V40 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE V40 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE V40 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ZTE V40 Pro
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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).
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.