Honor Magic8 vs ZTE Blade V40s
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade V40s (2022) runs on the Unisoc UMS512T T618. 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 4500); the ZTE Blade V40s is noticeably lighter (184g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
ZTE Blade V40s
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40s better?
- Lighter: 184g vs 205g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the ZTE Blade V40s, the Honor Magic8 scores 42 points higher (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the ZTE Blade V40s are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40s notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (73/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | ZTE Blade V40s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc UMS512T 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 | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.5×75.8×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade V40s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V40s
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Blade V40s
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade V40s
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the ZTE Blade V40s are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s (85/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40s notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (73/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the ZTE Blade V40s?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s by 42 points (88/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the ZTE Blade V40s?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE Blade V40s — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the ZTE Blade V40s?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the ZTE Blade V40s?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.