ZTE V821 vs Honor V40 5G (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE V821 vs Honor V40 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/29/2021 10:21 AM, updated: 10/24/2021 5:12 PM

Compare Honor V40 5G X ZTE V821 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.4"
CSTN

320x240

2
MP

N/A

900
mAh

(Removable)

25Points Honor V40 5G (256GB) Compare ZTE V821 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.72"
AMOLED

1236x2676

50
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Honor V40 5G (256GB)

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5 Advantages ZTE V821	vs	25 Advantages Honor V40 5G (256GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)55% Lighter	vs	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
256MB (100MB available)	vs	+256GB (230GB available)2354 times More internal storage for applications and files
12.4 millimeters (0.49 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)55% Thinner
CSTN - passive matrix	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousand	vs	+1 billion15384 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixels	vs	+1236x2676 pixels42 times Higher resolution screen
167 PPI	vs	+439 PPI163% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"	vs	+6.72"180% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP30 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+(front) 16MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (176x144)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)326 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.2.1 Froyo	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
2G EDGE	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps8474 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Resistive	vs	+CapacitiveAdvantage Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Single	vs	+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Face unlock 2D, Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
900 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

6 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

2 slots (Dual-SIM)

A-GPS, GeoTagging / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS

MicroUSB 2.0 / USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go

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📱 Model features
	ZTE V821	Honor V40 5G (256GB)
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Model	ZTE V821	V40 5G (256GB)
Other model names	ZTE V821, ZTE GV821, ZTE GSM V821 Dual Chip, Dual SIM	Huawei Honor V40 5G, 荣耀V40 5G YOK-AN10
Country or region available	feature not registered	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	ZTE	Honor
Release date	6/1/2011	1/22/2021
Depth	12.4 millimeters (0.49 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	61 x 110 millimeters (2.4 x 4.33 in)	74.26 x 163.07 millimeters (2.92 x 6.42 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	ZTE V821	Honor V40 5G (256GB)
Display type	CSTN - passive matrix	AMOLED
Screen size	2.4" inches	6.72" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~26.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~91.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x240 pixels	1236x2676 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Resistive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	167 PPI	439 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	800nits[peak] HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE V821	Honor V40 5G (256GB)
System version	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE V821	Honor V40 5G (256GB)
Chipset	MediaTek MT6516	64bit: Mediatek Dimensity 1000+ MT6889Z (7nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core ARM926EJ-S rev 5 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A77 (Quad-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	ARM Mali-G77 MC9
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE V821	Honor V40 5G (256GB)
RAM memory	feature not registered	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256MB (100MB available)	256GB (230GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE V821	Honor V40 5G (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.236 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	ZTE V821	Honor V40 5G (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.4120°17mm 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QCIF (176x144)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	ZTE V821	Honor V40 5G (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	ZTE V821	Honor V40 5G (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE V821	Honor V40 5G (256GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE V821	Honor V40 5G (256GB)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE V821	Honor V40 5G (256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) Li3709T42P3h483757	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	900 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	66W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	50W Qi wireless charging 5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	7.5 hours	feature not registered
Standby	316.7 hours (13.2 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	ZTE V821	Honor V40 5G (256GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black on red • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Midnight Black, Rose Gold, Titanium Silver • Magic UI 4.0 • Screen protection film applied • TPU case included • Stereo speakers
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE V821	Honor V40 5G (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered