Honor Magic V2 vs vivo V40
Compare Honor Magic V2 vs vivo V40 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Leading Version vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, 5000mAh vs 5500mAh battery, $699…
Honor
Honor Magic V2
$699
5categories won
vivo
V40
$449
7categories won
1 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
vivo V40 takes the overall win
The vivo V40 proves superior overall against the Honor Magic V2, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. For battery longevity and charging speed, the V40 takes the lead, while the Honor Magic V2 is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the V40 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Honor Magic V2 if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
V40 takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 65W charging.
Honor Magic V2 leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Leading Version.
V40 takes photography with 50MP optics.
V40 wins on budget and value at $449 compared to $699.
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 V2 vs V40: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 7.92" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 2156 x 2344Winner | 1260 x 2800 |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi | 453 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1600 nits | 4500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Leading Version | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
| Process node | — | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 1,580,000Winner | 830,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 5450Winner | 3380 |
| Maximum RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 2 |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K at 30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,500 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 66 WWinner | 65 W |
| Wireless charging | No | 25 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 231 g | 190 gWinner |
| Thickness | 4.7 mmWinner | 7.58 mm |
| Water resistance | No official IP rating | IP68 |
| Build | — | Ultra-slim 3D curved glass body, IP68 & IP69 dual water resistance rating, Gemini ring camera module |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0) | Android 14, Funtouch 14 |
| OS updates | — | 3 years |
| Security updates | — | 3 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699 | $449Winner |
Honor Magic V2
Honor Magic V2 revolutionized book-style foldables with a record-shattering 9.9mm folded thickness (4.7mm unfolded), weighing only 231g, featuring dual 3840Hz PWM dimming displays, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Leading Version silicon, and dual silicon-carbon 5000mAh battery.
- Display
- 7.92"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Leading Version
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
- Software
- 13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0)
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