Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs ZTE Blade A34
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Blade A34 (2024) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 32/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A34 doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 185g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
ZTE Blade A34
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 155g vs 185g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 62/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A34 better?
- Overall rating 32/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the ZTE Blade A34, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 57 points higher (89/100 vs 32/100). 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 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (100/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | ZTE Blade A34 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Spreadtrum Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.6" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 Tiramisu | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A34
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A34
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade A34
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (77/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (100/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE Blade A34?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 by 57 points (89/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the ZTE Blade A34?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Blade A34 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE Blade A34?
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 A34?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.