Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs ZTE AXON 50 5G
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE AXON 50 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 29/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4800); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE AXON 50 5G doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 178g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 155g vs 178g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 77/100)
- Overall rating 29/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the ZTE AXON 50 5G, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 55 points higher (84/100 vs 29/100). 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 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (84/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (67/100 vs 31/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | ZTE AXON 50 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc Tiger T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2380 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 13 Tiramisu | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 161.9×72.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 178 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2380
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 4800 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (84/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (67/100 vs 31/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (100/100 vs 77/100).
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 50 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G by 55 points (84/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE AXON 50 5G — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
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 50 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE AXON 50 5G is a better fit for everyday use.