Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs ZTE Blade V80 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 48/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 195g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 22W
- Lighter: 155g vs 195g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 65/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V80 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 48/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the ZTE Blade V80 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 41 points higher (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (100/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | ZTE Blade V80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc T7280 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 22W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 166.0×79.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (85/100 vs 60/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (87/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (77/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (100/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro by 41 points (89/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.