Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs ZTE Blade V40 Pro
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 55/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V40 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Better camera (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 Pro better?
- Overall rating 55/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the ZTE Blade V40 Pro, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 41 points higher (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the ZTE Blade V40 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (94/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | ZTE Blade V40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Unisoc Tiger T618 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the ZTE Blade V40 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (100/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (94/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro by 41 points (96/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Pro — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.