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 — 84/100 vs 17/100 (a 67-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).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 214g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 32/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 17/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the ZTE Blade A72 4G, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 67 points higher (84/100 vs 17/100). 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 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (67/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | ZTE Blade A72 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | — | |
| 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, MagicOS 10 | Android 11, MiFavor 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 214 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
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
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (84/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (67/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (100/100 vs 32/100).
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 A72 4G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G by 67 points (84/100 vs 17/100).
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 84/100, the ZTE Blade A72 4G — 17/100.
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 (84/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
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 A72 4G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Blade A72 4G is a better fit for everyday use.