Honor X80i vs ZTE Blade V40 Smart
The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 17/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor X80i has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart doesn't; the Honor X80i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 215g).
Honor X80i
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 185g vs 215g
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 31/100)
- Overall rating 17/100
Comparing the Honor X80i vs the ZTE Blade V40 Smart, the Honor X80i scores 15 points higher (32/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (68/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X80i | ZTE Blade V40 Smart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Unisoc Tiger T606 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 215 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (68/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor X80i or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Honor X80i is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V40 Smart — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Honor X80i leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X80i over the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V40 Smart is a better fit for everyday use.