Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs ZTE Blade V50
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) and the ZTE Blade V50 (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 49/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4800); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 178g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
ZTE Blade V50
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Lighter: 155g vs 178g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 72/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50 better?
- Overall rating 49/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the ZTE Blade V50, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (100/100 vs 72/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | ZTE Blade V50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 161.9×72.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade V50
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V50
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade V50
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (77/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (100/100 vs 72/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE Blade V50?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the ZTE Blade V50?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Blade V50 — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE Blade V50?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the ZTE Blade V50?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.