Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs ZTE Axon 41 5G
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 32/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); 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 203g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 203g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 8/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 32/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 52 points higher (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (89/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (84/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (67/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | ZTE Axon 41 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 203 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads ZTE Axon 41 5G by 338.6% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (89/100 vs 8/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (84/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (67/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (100/100 vs 46/100).
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 41 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G by 52 points (84/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 8/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for everyday use.