Honor X40 vs Vivo V29 Lite
The Honor X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo V29 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo V29 Lite leads — 51/100 vs 49/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X40 has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo V29 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X40 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40
Vivo V29 Lite
What makes Honor X40 better?
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 172g vs 177g
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 74/100)
What makes Vivo V29 Lite better?
- Faster charging: 44W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X40 vs the Vivo V29 Lite, the Vivo V29 Lite scores 2 points higher (51/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V29 Lite leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo V29 Lite is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 and the Vivo V29 Lite are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 and the Vivo V29 Lite are nearly equal (77/100 vs 74/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X40 | Vivo V29 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 164.3×74.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 177 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X40
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo V29 Lite
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X40
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V29 Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X40
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V29 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X40 and Vivo V29 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo V29 Lite is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 and the Vivo V29 Lite are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 and the Vivo V29 Lite are nearly equal (77/100 vs 74/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40 or the Vivo V29 Lite?
The Vivo V29 Lite edges out the Honor X40 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X40 and the Vivo V29 Lite?
The Honor X40 has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo V29 Lite — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 or the Vivo V29 Lite?
The Vivo V29 Lite leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40 over the Vivo V29 Lite?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Vivo V29 Lite (40/100 vs 30/100).