Honor X8b vs vivo V40
Compare Honor X8b vs vivo V40 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, 4500mAh vs 5500mAh battery, $699 vs $449. Full…
Honor
Honor X8b
$699
2categories won
vivo
V40
$449
10categories 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 X8b, 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 Honor X8b if its specific hardware strengths 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.
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 X8b vs V40: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor X8b | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1260 x 2800Winner |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 453 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 2000 nits | 4500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Honor X8b | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
| Process node | — | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 315,000 | 830,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 1460 | 3380Winner |
| Maximum RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | Honor X8b | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 2 |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K at 30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor X8b | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,500 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 35 W | 65 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 25 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Honor X8b | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 166 gWinner | 190 g |
| Thickness | 6.8 mmWinner | 7.58 mm |
| 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 | Honor X8b | 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 X8b | 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 | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699 | $449Winner |
Honor X8b
Honor X8b turns heads with an ultra-thin 6.78mm body weighing just 166 grams, 2000-nit 90Hz AMOLED screen with Magic Capsule pill cutout, 50MP front selfie spotlight camera, and up to 512GB storage.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
- Battery
- 4,500mAh
- 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