Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G vs vivo V40
Compare Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G vs vivo V40 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, 108MP vs 50MP camera, 6600mAh vs 5500mAh…
Honor
Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G
$329
5categories won
vivo
V40
$449
10categories won
6 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G takes the overall win
The Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G claims the overall win over the vivo V40, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. For battery longevity and charging speed, the Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G takes the lead, while the V40 is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the V40 if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G wins on endurance with 6,600 mAh and 66W fast charging.
V40 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 and 12GB RAM.
Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G wins photography with 108MP main imaging.
Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $329 vs $449.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G vs V40: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1224 x 2700 | 1260 x 2800Winner |
| Pixel density | 437 ppi | 453 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4000 nits | 4500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 585,000 | 830,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2780 | 3380Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 8 GB | 12 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 108 MPWinner | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps | 4K at 30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,600 mAhWinner | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 66 WWinner | 65 W |
| Wireless charging | No | 25 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g | 190 g |
| Thickness | 7.98 mm | 7.58 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP68 |
| Build | Anti-drop curved body, circular halo camera deco, tempered glass front | Ultra-slim 3D curved glass body, IP68 & IP69 dual water resistance rating, Gemini ring camera module |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 3 years |
| Security updates | 4 yearsWinner | 3 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $329Winner | $449 |
Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G
The Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G redefines battery endurance in the mid-range segment, packing a colossal 6,600mAh silicon-carbon battery into an ultra-slim 7.98mm curved chassis. Features 66W fast charging, 108MP OIS camera, 4,000 nits curved AMOLED screen, and Swiss SGS 5-star drop resistance.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
- Main camera
- 108MP
- Battery
- 6,600mAh
vivo V40
The vivo V40 achieves an engineering marvel: packaging a colossal 5500 mAh silicon-carbon BlueVolt battery into an astonishingly svelte 7.58mm body with IP68 & IP69 dual water resistance and ZEISS portrait optics.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh