Honor Magic8 vs ZTE Blade V40
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade V40 (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 49/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
ZTE Blade V40
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (87/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 205g
- Overall rating 49/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the ZTE Blade V40, the Honor Magic8 scores 39 points higher (88/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the ZTE Blade V40 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the ZTE Blade V40 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | ZTE Blade V40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 165.8×77.2×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade V40
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V40
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Blade V40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade V40
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the ZTE Blade V40 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (87/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the ZTE Blade V40 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the ZTE Blade V40?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 by 39 points (88/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the ZTE Blade V40?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE Blade V40 — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the ZTE Blade V40?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the ZTE Blade V40?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.