The Vivo V40 Pro made its debut in India with ZEISS integration, flagship MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ SoC, curved AMOLED display, and more. The smartphone rivals the recent HONOR 200 Pro 5G, which is another premium offering in the sub-Rs 60,000 price range. In this article, we’ll compare them side by side across several key aspects, including performance, cameras, and more. Let’s dive right in to help you choose the best-performing camera device for your money.
Vivo V40 Pro vs HONOR 200 Pro 5G: Specs
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| Expert Score | 8.2/10 by Expert | 8.2/10 by Expert |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9200 Plus | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| Display | 6.78″ (17.22 cm) 120Hz Display | 6.78″ (17.22 cm) 120Hz Display |
| Rear Camera | 50+50+50 MP Rear | 50+12+50 MP Rear |
| Front Camera | 50 MP Front | 50 MP Front |
| RAM & Storage | 8 GB RAM 256 GB Storage | 12 GB RAM 512 GB Storage |
| Battery | 5500 mAh 80W Charging | 5200 mAh 100W Charging |
| OS | Android v14 | Android v14 |
Vivo V40 Pro vs HONOR 200 Pro 5G: Price in India
| Smartphone | Configuration | Price |
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Vivo V40 Pro |
8GB+256GB | Rs 49,999 |
| 12GB+512GB | Rs 55,999 | |
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HONOR 200 Pro 5G |
12GB+512GB |
Rs 57,999 |
The Vivo V40 Pro is cheaper than the HONOR 200 Pro 5G and comes in an 8GB+256GB configuration. Vivo is offering an instant bank discount of 10% on HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank debit and credit card transactions. In contrast, HTECH is offering a coupon discount of Rs 10,000 on the HONOR 200 Pro 5G.
Apart from this, HTECH also offers an instant bank discount of Rs 3,000 on all bank debit and credit card transactions. The HONOR 200 Pro 5G can be purchased at a net effective price of Rs 44,999. Hence, the HONOR 200 Pro 5G offers more value for money and wins in the price department.
Vivo V40 Pro vs HONOR 200 Pro 5G: Design
| Vivo V40 Pro | HONOR 200 Pro 5G | |
| Dimensions | 164.16 x 74.93 x 7.58 mm | 163.3 × 75.2 × 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 192 grams | 199 grams |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP65 |
The Vivo V40 Pro is lighter and thinner, with a thickness of 7.58 mm and glass back on the rear. It has a premium finish and is available in Ganges Blue and Titanium Grey shades. In our practical tests, the Vivo V40 Pro was comfortable to hold for longer durations with grip despite packing a larger 5,500mAh battery.
Vivo equips the latest V series smartphone with a pill-shaped camera module on the rear, offering a unique design departing from the traditional design pattern of the Vivo V series smartphones. The Vivo V40 Pro also comes with IP68 dust and water resistance, which protects the device from water up to 1.5 meters.
The HONOR 200 Pro 5G, with a slightly thinner and heavier design, comes in Ocean Cyan and Black shades. HONOR also equips the smartphone with a pill-shaped camera module, which causes table wobbles. In our tests, the HONOR 200 Pro 5G was prone to accidental slip-ups owing to the glossy rear texture, making it uncomfortable for longer durations.
The overall winner in the segment will depend on personal preferences. The Vivo V40 Pro is an excellent choice for buyers who prefer a lightweight device.
Vivo V40 Pro vs HONOR 200 Pro 5G: Display
| Vivo V40 Pro | HONOR 200 Pro 5G | |
| Display | 6.78-inch AMOLED | 6.78-inch AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1260 pixels | 2700 x 1224 pixels |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Peak Brightness | 4500 nits | 4000 nits |
The Vivo V40 Pro and the HONOR 200 Pro 5G come with a curved AMOLED display with a claimed peak brightness of 4500 and 4000 nits, respectively. In our testing, we secured 1575 and 1691 nits on Vivo and HONOR smartphones, respectively. In practical conditions, the Vivo V40 Pro was bright in both indoor and outdoor conditions.
Vivo also equips the smartphone with Widevine L1 and HDR10 support, which makes multimedia consumption enjoyable. However, the secondary speaker on the Vivo V40 Pro produces distorted sounds at over 70% volume, which hinders the overall experience. In contrast, the stereo speaker setup on the HONOR 200 Pro 5G comes with clear volumes at higher levels.
HONOR also equips the smartphone with 3840Hz PWM dimming, Oasis Eye Protection, and a Circadian Night Display feature for eye protection. The HONOR 200 Pro 5G also comes with Widevine L1 certification, allowing you to enjoy multimedia experiences. The smartphone is also bright enough for outdoor usage under sunlight.
The HONOR 200 Pro 5G has an advantage in the display department as it comes with a slightly brighter panel and has various eye protection features. HONOR also equips the smartphone with a better-performing stereo speaker setup.
Vivo V40 Pro vs HONOR 200 Pro 5G: Cameras
| Vivo V40 Pro | HONOR 200 Pro 5G | |
| Primary Camera | 50MP Sony IMX921 primary camera with OIS and f/1.88 aperture | 50MP OmniVision OV50H primary camera with OIS and f/1.9 aperture |
| Telephoto Camera | 50MP Sony IMX816 telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom, OIS and f/1.85 aperture | 50MP Sony IMX856 telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom and f/2.4 aperture |
| Ultrawide Camera | 50MP ultrawide camera with f/2.0 aperture and field of view of 112˚ | 12MP ultrawide camera with macro capabilities, f/2.2 aperture and field of view of 112˚ |
| Front Camera | 50MP camera with autofocus and f/2.0 aperture | 50MP Sony IMX709 camera with f/2.1 aperture |
The Vivo V40 Pro has an advantage on paper due to a higher-res ultrawide camera. The ZEISS integration on the smartphone helps the device capture sharp images with precise details. Vivo slightly enhances the images after a second of processing and captures excellent shadows, highlights, and white balance.
The 50MP ultrawide camera on the Vivo V40 Pro has some distortion at the edges similar to other smartphones. Vivo also captures excellent portrait shots with precise edge detection and natural skin tones. The images captured using the telephoto camera at 3x and 4x zoom offer a reddish skin tone and a tinted look.
In daylight, the telephoto camera can capture excellent photos in daylight and slightly grainy images in low light. Vivo also equips the smartphone with ZEISS-style Bokeh effects to enhance the user experience. The default images captured using the selfie camera offer a social media-ready post.
HONOR has collaborated with Studio Harcourt to offer excellent black-and-white portraits on the HONOR 200 Pro 5G. The device captures detailed photos with excellent dynamic range and offers punchy colours. The HONOR 200 Pro 5G performs well in low light conditions to reduce noise and kicks in night mode automatically.
There is a slight colour difference between the primary and other cameras, which is not noticeable and can capture excellent portrait images. The telephoto camera also captures excellent details and a great dynamic range. HONOR also captures excellent images with balanced skin tones, dynamic range, and details via the selfie camera.
In our testing, the Vivo V40 Pro has an advantage here as it can capture excellent images with great details. However, if you are into portrait shots, the HONOR 200 Pro will be a likeable choice.
Vivo V40 Pro vs HONOR 200 Pro 5G: Performance
| Vivo V40 Pro | HONOR 200 Pro 5G | |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| Graphics | Mali G715 Immortalis MP11 | Adreno 720 |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB LPDDR5 RAM | 12GB LPDDR5X RAM |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB UFS 3.1 | 512GB UFS 3.1 |
| Manhattan Test | 7412 frames (120 fps) | 7405 frames (119 fps) |
As you can refer to from our benchmarking widgets, the Vivo V40 Pro powered by the previous-gen flagship MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ SoC scores way ahead of the HONOR 200 Pro 5G with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC in the AnTuTu V10 platforms. However, in Geekbench, the HONOR 200 Pro 5G scores higher with its faster CPU cores.
The Vivo V40 Pro also scored higher in the Manhattan test and secured slightly higher fps, which showcases the stronger graphic performance. In the CPU throttling test, the HONOR 200 Pro 5G retained 87% max performance than the 69% max performance of the Vivo V40 Pro. In our benchmark tests, the back panel of the Vivo V40 Pro was too warm, and we couldn’t even hold it.
Our tests suggest that Vivo V40 Pro has an advantage in gaming due to a slightly better GPU. In contrast, the HONOR 200 Pro 5G has a faster CPU, which can handle daily tasks with a breeze.
The smartphone can handle multitasking or switching between different apps without any hinderances. The Vivo V40 Pro can also handle daily tasks without issues and offers a smooth experience. The conclusion is that the Vivo V40 Pro can handle gaming well but is slightly inefficient. In contrast, the HONOR 200 Pro 5G is more efficient and can handle heat dissipation well.
Vivo V40 Pro vs HONOR 200 Pro 5G: Software
| Vivo V40 Pro | HONOR 200 Pro 5G | |
| Software | Funtouch OS 14 based on Android 14 | Magic OS 8.0 based on Android 14 |
| OS Updates | 3 years of OS updates | 3 three years of OS upgrades |
| Security Updates | Four years of Security updates | Four years of Security updates |
Vivo has introduced AI features, including AI Eraser, AI Group Portrait, and AI Photo Enhancer, with the Vivo V40 Pro. However, the AI Eraser doesn’t work as smoothly as other phones’ offerings. We hope Vivo will fix the AI Eraser with future software updates to improve the user experience.
The AI Group Portrait feature works without any drawbacks, as it can capture images of 30 people without blur. In our practical tests, the smartphone performed snappily without lags and was free of excessive notifications, which didn’t hinder the user experience. However, Vivo debuts the smartphone with much bloatware and pre-installed Vivo applications.
The MagicOS 8.0 on the HONOR 200 Pro 5G also comes with AI features. The HONOR 200 Pro 5G performed smoothly in our day-to-day tests with smooth animations. The Magic Portal feature is one of the most useful features that debuted with the smartphone, which lets you drag highlighted text or images onto another app.
HONOR also equips the smartphone with a pill-shaped cutout on the front, which has a Magic Capsule similar to Apple’s Dynamic Island. As of now, the Magic Capsule can be used to control music and timers. The HONOR 200 Pro 5G also comes with bloatware apps.
The Vivo V40 Pro and the HONOR 200 Pro 5G offer loads of nifty features and have a similar Android update policy and user interface. So, we can’t pick a winner, and we hand it over to you to choose your preferred user interface.
Vivo V40 Pro vs HONOR 200 Pro 5G: Battery and Charging
| Vivo V40 Pro | HONOR 200 Pro 5G | |
| Battery | 5,500mAh | 5,200mAh |
| Charging | 80W FlashCharge | 100W HONOR SuperCharge
66W wireless charging |
| Charging Time | 53 minutes | 56 minutes |
As you can see from the above table, the Vivo V40 Pro comes with a larger battery than the HONOR 200 Pro 5G. During the PCMark Battery Test, the Vivo V40 Pro lasted 13 hours and 12 minutes, which is quite impressive. On the contrary, the HONOR 200 Pro 5G lasted 10 hours and 2 minutes.
In practical conditions, the Vivo V40 Pro can last more than a day despite heavy tasks, including gaming. The HONOR 200 Pro 5G will last for a day of usage with moderate and heavy tasks. We managed to charge the Vivo V40 Pro and the HONOR 200 Pro 5G in under an hour, despite HONOR supporting a faster wired charging tech.
The HONOR 200 Pro 5G has an advantage with support for 66W SuperCharge wireless charging tech. However, you will have to buy a standalone wireless charger. HTech doesn’t sell the 66W SuperCharge wireless charging pad in the country and doesn’t include the regular adaptor within the box, resulting in additional costs.
So, if a bigger and longer-lasting battery matters to you, along with the relief of getting an in-box charger, the Vivo V40 Pro is an ideal choice. The HONOR 200 Pro 5G can be considered if you are adamant about wireless charging.
Vivo V40 Pro vs HONOR 200 Pro 5G: Verdict
The Vivo V40 Pro has a lighter design, which is more comfortable to hold with one-handed usage and gets an IP68 rating. Vivo also equips the latest V series smartphone with a slightly better gaming performance and a larger battery for longer usage. The ZEISS optics on the Vivo V40 Pro also perform better than the HONOR 200 Pro 5G.
On the other hand, the HONOR 200 Pro 5G is focused towards media consumption and comes with a slightly better display and stereo speaker setup. HONOR also equips the smartphone with a balanced performance with a newer Qualcomm SoC and has acceptable cameras. It also supports wireless charging.
If you prefer fancy features like the Magic Portal and really good portrait shots, you can opt for the HONOR 200 Pro 5G. The Vivo V40 Pro can be your choice if you want a full focus on the cameras and has excellent gaming performance and a longer battery backup.
