Honor Magic5 Lite vs ZTE Blade V50S 2023

The Honor Magic5 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, while the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (2023) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic5 Lite leads — 36/100 vs 16/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic5 Lite has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic5 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 doesn't; the Honor Magic5 Lite is noticeably lighter (175g vs 207g).

The Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 by 20 points (36/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Lite
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 36
Battery 44
Design 81
Value for money 89
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 41
Value for money 55
What makes Honor Magic5 Lite better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 175g vs 207g

  • Better camera (36/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better value for money (89/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50S 2023 better?

  • Overall rating 16/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic5 Lite vs the ZTE Blade V50S 2023, the Honor Magic5 Lite scores 20 points higher (36/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (89/100 vs 55/100).

Honor Magic5 Lite: The Honor Magic5 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Blade V50S 2023: The ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic5 Lite ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 Spreadtrum Unisoc
AnTuTu 592015
Geekbench Single 905
Geekbench Multi 2003
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.6" LCD IPS
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 40W
Main camera 64 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 5 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 800 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm 165.0×76.1×8.3 mm
Weight 175 g 207 g
Price $300
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Lite
  • Main: 64MP f/1.79
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
36
camera
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Lite
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Lite
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic5 Lite
$300
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (36/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (81/100 vs 41/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (89/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 by 20 points (36/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Lite and the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Honor Magic5 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Honor Magic5 Lite leads on camera score (36/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Lite over the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Honor Magic5 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is a better fit for everyday use.