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 Unisoc SC9863A. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 11/100 (a 73-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 is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 153,667); 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).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
ZTE Blade A34
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 155g vs 185g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Overall rating 11/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the ZTE Blade A34, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 73 points higher (84/100 vs 11/100). 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 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (67/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | ZTE Blade A34 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc SC9863A | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 153667 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 846 | |
| 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, MagicOS 10 | Android 13 Tiramisu | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 185 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A34
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
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: —
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade A34
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and ZTE Blade A34, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads ZTE Blade A34 by 2783.0% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (84/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (67/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (100/100 vs 68/100).
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 A34?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 by 73 points (84/100 vs 11/100).
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 84/100, the ZTE Blade A34 — 11/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE Blade A34?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE Blade A34?
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 A34?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Blade A34 is a better fit for everyday use.