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 — 84/100 vs 5/100 (a 79-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).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 2050 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP
- Lighter: 155g vs 188g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 65/100)
- Overall rating 5/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the ZTE Blade A3 Plus, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 79 points higher (84/100 vs 5/100). 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 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | ZTE Blade A3 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | — | |
| 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 | 0W | |
| 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, MagicOS 10 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 137.0×68.0×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- Main: 5MP
- Front: 3MP
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: —
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- 2050 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (84/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (67/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (100/100 vs 65/100).
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 Blade A3 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus by 79 points (84/100 vs 5/100).
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 84/100, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus — 5/100.
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 (84/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
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. The ZTE Blade A3 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.