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 — 84/100 vs 16/100 (a 68-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).

The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 by 68 points (84/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Performance 89
Display 100
Camera 84
Battery 67
Design 100
Value for money 55
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 41
Value for money 55
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

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (84/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (67/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50S 2023 better?

  • Overall rating 16/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the ZTE Blade V50S 2023, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 68 points higher (84/100 vs 16/100). 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 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (67/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Honor Magic8 Pro Air: The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
ZTE Blade V50S 2023: The ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic8 Pro Air ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Spreadtrum Unisoc
AnTuTu 4430255
Geekbench Single 3228
Geekbench Multi 9553
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 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
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 16, MagicOS 10 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm 165.0×76.1×8.3 mm
Weight 155 g 207 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
84
camera
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
  • 6.3" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
67
battery
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (89/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (84/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (67/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (100/100 vs 41/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

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 68 points (84/100 vs 16/100).

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 84/100, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 — 16/100.

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 (84/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

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 V50S 2023?

The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is a better fit for everyday use.