Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs ZTE Blade V40
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the ZTE Blade V40 (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 49/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
ZTE Blade V40
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (100/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 better?
- Overall rating 49/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the ZTE Blade V40, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 47 points higher (96/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the ZTE Blade V40 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (94/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | ZTE Blade V40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.8×77.2×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | — | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade V40
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V40
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Blade V40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the ZTE Blade V40 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (100/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (94/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade V40?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 by 47 points (96/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the ZTE Blade V40?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the ZTE Blade V40 — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade V40?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the ZTE Blade V40?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.