Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs ZTE Axon 40 SE
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Axon 40 SE (2022) runs on the Unisoc UMS512T T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 15/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 182g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
ZTE Axon 40 SE
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Lighter: 155g vs 182g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 72/100)
- Overall rating 15/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the ZTE Axon 40 SE, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 69 points higher (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (67/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (100/100 vs 72/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | ZTE Axon 40 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc UMS512T T618 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.5×75.8×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 182 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40 SE
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 SE
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 SE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (84/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (67/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (100/100 vs 72/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE Axon 40 SE?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE by 69 points (84/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the ZTE Axon 40 SE?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Axon 40 SE — 15/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE Axon 40 SE?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE Axon 40 SE?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the ZTE Axon 40 SE?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Axon 40 SE is a better fit for everyday use.