Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs ZTE Blade A72 4G
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Blade A72 4G (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 33/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade A72 4G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A72 4G doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
ZTE Blade A72 4G
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 214g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 35/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A72 4G better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 33/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the ZTE Blade A72 4G, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 56 points higher (89/100 vs 33/100). 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 51/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (100/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | ZTE Blade A72 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, MiFavor 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (85/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (77/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (100/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G by 56 points (89/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Blade A72 4G — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
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 A72 4G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.