Honor Magic 8 Ultimate vs vivo V40
Compare Honor Magic 8 Ultimate vs vivo V40 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 6600mAh vs…
Honor
Magic 8 Ultimate
$1,299
11categories won
vivo
V40
$449
3categories won
4 categories tied · 18 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Honor Magic 8 Ultimate takes the overall win
The Honor Magic 8 Ultimate claims the overall win over the vivo V40, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Magic 8 Ultimate leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the Magic 8 Ultimate. Choose the Magic 8 Ultimate if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the V40 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Magic 8 Ultimate wins on endurance with 6,600 mAh and 100W fast charging.
Magic 8 Ultimate leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
Magic 8 Ultimate wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3.7x dedicated optical zoom.
V40 wins on budget and value at $449 compared to $1299.
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 Ultimate vs V40: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Magic 8 Ultimate | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.81" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1280 x 2800Winner | 1260 x 2800 |
| Pixel density | — | 453 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 5000 nitsWinner | 4500 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Magic 8 Ultimate | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
| Process node | 3 nmWinner | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | — | 830,000 |
| Geekbench multi | — | 3380 |
| Maximum RAM | 24 GBWinner | 12 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TBWinner | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | Magic 8 Ultimate | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3Winner | 2 |
| Optical zoom | 3.7x | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Max video | — | 4K at 30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Magic 8 Ultimate | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,600 mAhWinner | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 WWinner | 65 W |
| Wireless charging | 66 WWinner | 25 W |
Design
| Specification | Magic 8 Ultimate | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 226 g | 190 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.58 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | — | Ultra-slim 3D curved glass body, IP68 & IP69 dual water resistance rating, Gemini ring camera module |
Software and support
| Specification | Magic 8 Ultimate | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 |
| OS updates | 5 yearsWinner | 3 years |
| Security updates | 5 yearsWinner | 3 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Magic 8 Ultimate | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $1,299 | $449Winner |
Honor Magic 8 Ultimate
Equipped with an OmniVision OV50K LOFIC 1-inch sensor, 200MP periscope telephoto, 4320Hz risk-free PWM dimming, and a 6,600 mAh battery, the Magic 8 Ultimate sets new limits for mobile imaging and stamina.
- Display
- 6.81"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- 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