Honor Magic 8 Pro vs vivo V40
Compare Honor Magic 8 Pro vs vivo V40 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 6200mAh vs 5500mAh…
Honor
Magic 8 Pro
$1,099
13categories won
vivo
V40
$449
3categories won
5 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Honor Magic 8 Pro takes the overall win
The Honor Magic 8 Pro claims the overall win over the vivo V40, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Magic 8 Pro leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the Magic 8 Pro. Choose the Magic 8 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the V40 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Magic 8 Pro wins on endurance with 6,200 mAh and 100W fast charging.
Magic 8 Pro leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
Magic 8 Pro wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 2.5x dedicated optical zoom.
V40 wins on budget and value at $449 compared to $1099.
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.
Magic 8 Pro vs V40: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Magic 8 Pro | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1280 x 2800Winner | 1260 x 2800 |
| Pixel density | 453 ppi | 453 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 5000 nitsWinner | 4500 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Magic 8 Pro | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
| Process node | 3 nmWinner | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 3,050,000Winner | 830,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 10380Winner | 3380 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GBWinner | 12 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TBWinner | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | Magic 8 Pro | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3Winner | 2 |
| Optical zoom | 2.5x | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K at 30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Magic 8 Pro | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,200 mAhWinner | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 WWinner | 65 W |
| Wireless charging | 80 WWinner | 25 W |
Design
| Specification | Magic 8 Pro | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 223 g | 190 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 7.58 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68/IP69 | IP68 |
| Build | Honor NanoCrystal Shield front glass, aerospace aluminum frame, micro-curved velvet matte glass rear | Ultra-slim 3D curved glass body, IP68 & IP69 dual water resistance rating, Gemini ring camera module |
Software and support
| Specification | Magic 8 Pro | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16 (MagicOS 9.0) | Android 14, Funtouch 14 |
| OS updates | 5 yearsWinner | 3 years |
| Security updates | 5 yearsWinner | 3 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Magic 8 Pro | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $1,099 | $449Winner |
Honor Magic 8 Pro
Armed with a cutting-edge 6,200 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, a 200MP periscope telephoto sensor, bank-grade 3D Face Unlock, and a 4320Hz eye-comfort display, the Honor Magic 8 Pro is a flagship tour-de-force.
- Display
- 6.8"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,200mAh
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