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.
Honor Magic8
ZTE Blade V40
- 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)
- Lighter: 199g vs 205g
- Overall rating 49/100
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).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | ZTE Blade V40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc Tiger T618 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| 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 | — |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade V40
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V40
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Blade V40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V40
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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).
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. The ZTE Blade V40 is a better fit for everyday use.