Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs ZTE Blade X1001
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Blade X1001 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 12/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade X1001 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 5 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 330,006); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade X1001 doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is thinner (6.1mm vs 8.0mm).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
ZTE Blade X1001
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 330006
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP
- 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 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 12/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the ZTE Blade X1001, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 72 points higher (84/100 vs 12/100). 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 X1001 (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1001 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1001 (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the ZTE Blade X1001 (67/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1001 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | ZTE Blade X1001 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 330006 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 10.1" | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 800x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 238.4×148.4×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade X1001
- Main: 5MP
- Front: 2MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade X1001
- 10.1"
- Resolution: 800x1280
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade X1001
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and ZTE Blade X1001, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads ZTE Blade X1001 by 1242.5% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1001 (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1001 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1001 (84/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the ZTE Blade X1001 (67/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1001 (100/100 vs 50/100).
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 X1001?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1001 by 72 points (84/100 vs 12/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the ZTE Blade X1001?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Blade X1001 — 12/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the ZTE Blade X1001?
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 X1001?
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 X1001?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Blade X1001 is a better fit for everyday use.