{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/honor-x9e-pro-vs-vivo-v40/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T20:47:59+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Honor X9e Pro vs Vivo V40",
    "answer": "The Vivo V40 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 90 against 75 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and value for money. The Honor X9e Pro still wins on battery & charging and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Honor X9e Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 124,999 against PKR 129,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Honor X9e Pro",
            "slug": "honor-x9e-pro",
            "brand": "Honor",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/honor/honor-x9e-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-27-2026-10_26_55-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 124999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-27T05:34:10+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 13,
                "camera": 98.2,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 86.5,
                "overall": 74.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "162.2 x 77.0 x 8.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "203 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1.5K (2788 × 1280 pixels)",
                    "Panel type": "OLED 120Hz, 10-bit, 10,000 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, HDR",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 812",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 MagicOS 10"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB (Up to 16GB virtual RAM through HONOR RAM Turbo)",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP, f/1.75, OIS, PDAF + 5 MP, f/2.2, ultrawide, LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP, f/2.45, wide, 1080p",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS, OIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-carbon battery (Li-Po), non-removable. 11,000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "80W wired fast charging, 27W wired reverse charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (5G + 5G).",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6E, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3, LE Audio",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, compass.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Vivo V40",
            "slug": "vivo-v40",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-v40/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-26-2026-11_13_39-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 129999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-19T06:27:04+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 77,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 84.2,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 89.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 2024 (Global Launch)",
                    "Dimensions": "164.16 × 74.93 × 7.58 mm",
                    "Weight": "190g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 Dust & Water Resistant IP69 High-pressure Water Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1260 × 2800 Pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1B Colors, HDR10+ 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Schott Xensation Alpha"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 720",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 with Funtouch OS 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP wide, OIS 50MP ultrawide, 119° FoV ZEISS optics support Aura Light flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "50MP selfie camera with autofocus",
                    "Video recording": "4K supported"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "80W FlashCharge"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Stand-by)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C, OTG support"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "vivo-v40",
        "margin": 14.8,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x9e-pro": 13,
                    "vivo-v40": 77
                },
                "leader": "vivo-v40"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x9e-pro": 98.2,
                    "vivo-v40": 98
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x9e-pro": 90,
                    "vivo-v40": 84.2
                },
                "leader": "honor-x9e-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x9e-pro": 100,
                    "vivo-v40": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x9e-pro": 100,
                    "vivo-v40": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "honor-x9e-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x9e-pro": 86.5,
                    "vivo-v40": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-v40"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Honor X9e Pro costs PKR 5,000 less.",
        "Honor X9e Pro packs a 5,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Honor X9e Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Honor X9e Pro has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Honor X9e Pro or Vivo V40?",
            "answer": "Vivo V40 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 14.8 points. It wins on performance and value for money. Honor X9e Pro can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Honor X9e Pro and Vivo V40 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Honor X9e Pro is listed at PKR 124,999 and Vivo V40 at PKR 129,999. That makes Honor X9e Pro cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Honor X9e Pro or Vivo V40?",
            "answer": "Honor X9e Pro leads on battery. Honor X9e Pro carries a 11000 mAh cell and Vivo V40 a 5500 mAh cell, with 80W and 80W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Honor X9e Pro or Vivo V40?",
            "answer": "Vivo V40 is the stronger gaming phone here. Honor X9e Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4nm) while Vivo V40 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}