Honor Magic8 vs ZTE Blade V40 Pro
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 55/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V40 Pro doesn't; the ZTE Blade V40 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the ZTE Blade V40 Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 33 points higher (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the ZTE Blade V40 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | ZTE Blade V40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc Tiger T618 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
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display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the ZTE Blade V40 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (85/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro by 33 points (88/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Pro — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.