Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 65/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,135,878); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 188g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 155g vs 188g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 24 points higher (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (77/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (100/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 290.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (97/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (87/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (77/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (100/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 24 points (89/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
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 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.