Honor Magic8 vs Vivo V40 Lite 4G (IDN)
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo V40 Lite 4G (IDN) (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 46/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 476,175); the Vivo V40 Lite 4G (IDN) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Vivo V40 Lite 4G (IDN)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo V40 Lite 4G (IDN) better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 205g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo V40 Lite 4G (IDN), the Honor Magic8 scores 42 points higher (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 Lite 4G (IDN) (98/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 Lite 4G (IDN) (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo V40 Lite 4G (IDN) (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V40 Lite 4G (IDN) is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo V40 Lite 4G (IDN) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.2×75.9×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo V40 Lite 4G (IDN)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V40 Lite 4G (IDN)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo V40 Lite 4G (IDN)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo V40 Lite 4G (IDN), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Vivo V40 Lite 4G (IDN) by 747.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo V40 Lite 4G (IDN)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 Lite 4G (IDN) (98/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 Lite 4G (IDN) (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo V40 Lite 4G (IDN) (85/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V40 Lite 4G (IDN) is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo V40 Lite 4G (IDN)?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 Lite 4G (IDN) by 42 points (88/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo V40 Lite 4G (IDN)?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo V40 Lite 4G (IDN) — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo V40 Lite 4G (IDN)?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo V40 Lite 4G (IDN)?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo V40 Lite 4G (IDN)?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.