Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs ZTE Blade V50S 2023
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (2023) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 39/100 (a 50-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 V50S 2023 doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 207g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50S 2023 better?
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the ZTE Blade V50S 2023, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). 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 66/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (100/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | ZTE Blade V50S 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Spreadtrum Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.6" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| 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 | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 165.0×76.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (85/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (100/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?
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 V50S 2023?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.