Honor X6b vs vivo V40
Compare Honor X6b vs vivo V40 side by side: MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5200mAh vs 5500mAh battery, $129…
Honor
X6b
$129
1categories won
vivo
V40
$449
13categories won
3 categories tied · 17 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 X6b, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the V40 leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the V40. Choose the V40 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the X6b if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
V40 takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 65W charging.
V40 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 and 12GB RAM.
V40 takes photography with 50MP optics.
X6b provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $129 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.
X6b vs V40: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | X6b | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.56" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 720 x 1612 | 1260 x 2800Winner |
| Pixel density | 269 ppi | 453 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 780 nits | 4500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | X6b | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
| Process node | — | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 265,000 | 830,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 1390 | 3380Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 4 GB | 12 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 128GB | 512GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | X6b | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 2 |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 5 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K at 30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | X6b | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 5,500 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 35 W | 65 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 25 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | X6b | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 192 g | 190 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.58 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP68 |
| Build | — | Ultra-slim 3D curved glass body, IP68 & IP69 dual water resistance rating, Gemini ring camera module |
Software and support
| Specification | X6b | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 14, MagicOS 8.0 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 |
| OS updates | — | 3 years |
| Security updates | — | 3 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | X6b | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | microSD | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $129Winner | $449 |
Honor X6b
Honor X6b packs Swiss SGS 5-star drop resistance, 5200mAh battery with 35W fast charging, 90Hz sunlight display with Magic Capsule, and 50MP AI photography into a stylish entry package.
- Display
- 6.56"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,200mAh
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