Honor Magic9 vs ZTE Blade V40
The Honor Magic9 (2026) 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 Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 49/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
ZTE Blade V40
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (100/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 209g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the ZTE Blade V40, the Honor Magic9 scores 43 points higher (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the ZTE Blade V40 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40 and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | ZTE Blade V40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc Tiger T618 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 165.8×77.2×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
ZTE Blade V40
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V40
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade V40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the ZTE Blade V40 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (100/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (86/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40 and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the ZTE Blade V40?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 by 43 points (92/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the ZTE Blade V40?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Blade V40 — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the ZTE Blade V40?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the ZTE Blade V40?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.