Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs ZTE Blade A55
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Blade A55 (2024) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 29/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A55 doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is thinner (6.1mm vs 8.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
ZTE Blade A55
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 46/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A55 better?
- Overall rating 29/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the ZTE Blade A55, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 60 points higher (89/100 vs 29/100). 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 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A55 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A55 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A55 (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A55 (100/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | ZTE Blade A55 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 167.7×77.4×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A55
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A55
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade A55
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A55 (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A55 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A55 (77/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A55 (100/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE Blade A55?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A55 by 60 points (89/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the ZTE Blade A55?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Blade A55 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE Blade A55?
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 A55?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.