Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs ZEED Z-Play
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZEED Z-Play (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 55/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the ZEED Z-Play has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 953,150); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 202g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
ZEED Z-Play
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 953150
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 3185
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 155g vs 202g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 49/100)
What makes ZEED Z-Play better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 55/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the ZEED Z-Play, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 34 points higher (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-Play (97/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the ZEED Z-Play are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-Play (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the ZEED Z-Play (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-Play (100/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | ZEED Z-Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.2×77.5×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZEED Z-Play
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZEED Z-Play
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
ZEED Z-Play
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and ZEED Z-Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads ZEED Z-Play by 364.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-Play (97/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the ZEED Z-Play are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-Play (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the ZEED Z-Play (77/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-Play (100/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZEED Z-Play?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-Play by 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the ZEED Z-Play?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZEED Z-Play — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZEED Z-Play?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZEED Z-Play?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the ZEED Z-Play?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.