Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,010,069); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 189g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 55W
- Lighter: 155g vs 189g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 54/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (97/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (77/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (100/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads ZTE Axon 30S by 338.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (97/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (77/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (100/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.