Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs ZTE Blade A3 Plus
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 20/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 2050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 5 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 188g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 2050 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP
- Lighter: 155g vs 188g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 36/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 51/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A3 Plus better?
- Overall rating 20/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the ZTE Blade A3 Plus, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 69 points higher (89/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (85/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (100/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | ZTE Blade A3 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 5.0" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 480x960 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 2050 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 3 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | — | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 137.0×68.0×10.5 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 Blade A3 Plus
- Main: 5MP
- Front: 3MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- 5.0" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 480x960
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- 2050 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (85/100 vs 36/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (77/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (100/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus by 69 points (89/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.